Electronic device

ABSTRACT

An electronic device includes a display unit including an active area configured to display an image, a peripheral area adjacent to the active area, and an input sensing unit disposed on the display unit within the active area. The input sensing unit includes a first sensing electrode disposed in the active area and a second sensing electrode spaced apart from the first sensing electrode and disposed in the active area.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

This application claims priority to and the benefit of Korean PatentApplication No. 10-2018-0142068, filed on Nov. 16, 2018, the entirecontent of which is incorporated herein by reference.

BACKGROUND

One or more aspects of the present disclosure herein are related to anelectronic device, for example, to an electronic device that detects anexternal input, and in which a through hole is defined.

An electronic device is activated (e.g., powered and/or controlled) byan electrical signal. An electronic device may include variouselectronic components, such as a display unit displaying an image, or adetection unit detecting an external input. The electronic componentsmay be electrically interconnected by variously arranged signal lines.

A display unit may include a light emitting element for generating animage. The detection unit may include sensing electrodes for detectingan external input. The sensing electrodes may be disposed in a regionreferred to as an active area. The detection unit may be designed toprovide substantially even (e.g., substantially uniform) sensitivity tothe entire active area.

SUMMARY

One or more embodiments of the present disclosure are directed toward anelectronic device capable of providing substantially even (e.g.,substantially uniform) sensitivity to external inputs over the areawithin the active area.

One or more example embodiments of the present disclosure provide anelectronic device including: a display unit including an active areaconfigured to display an image and a peripheral area adjacent to theactive area; and an input sensing unit disposed (e.g., positioned) onthe display unit and including a first sensing electrode disposed in theactive area and a second sensing electrode spaced apart from the firstsensing electrode and disposed in the active area, wherein a holepenetrating the display unit and the input sensing unit is defined inthe active area, wherein the first sensing electrode includes a firstmain pattern, a first adjacent pattern adjacent to the hole and havingan area smaller than that of the first main pattern, a first connectionpattern connected to the first main pattern, and a first compensationpattern adjacent to the hole and electrically connected to the firstadjacent pattern, wherein the second sensing electrode includes a secondmain pattern spaced apart from the first main pattern, a second adjacentpattern adjacent to the hole and having an area smaller than that of thesecond main pattern, a second connection pattern connected to the secondmain pattern and disposed on a layer different from the first connectionpattern and a second compensation pattern adjacent to the hole andspaced from the first compensation pattern and electrically connected tothe second adjacent pattern, wherein the first compensation pattern isdisposed between the second adjacent pattern and the hole and the secondcompensation pattern is disposed between the first adjacent pattern andthe hole.

In an embodiment, each of the first compensation pattern and the secondcompensation pattern may include: a first part extending along an edgeof the hole; and a second part bent from the first part and connected toa corresponding pattern selected from the first adjacent pattern or thesecond adjacent pattern.

In an embodiment, the second part may be integrally provided with thecorresponding first or second adjacent pattern connected to the secondpart.

In an embodiment, the first sensing electrode may further include afirst connection line connecting the first compensation pattern and thefirst adjacent pattern, wherein the second sensing electrode may furtherinclude a second connection line connecting the second compensationpattern and the second adjacent pattern.

In an embodiment, the first connection line and the second connectionline may be disposed spaced apart from each other on the same layer.

In an embodiment, the first connection line and the second connectionline may be disposed on the same layer as the first compensation patternand the second compensation pattern.

In an embodiment, the first connection line may include a plurality offirst lines spaced apart from each other with the second compensationpattern therebetween and a first connection pattern disposed on a layerdifferent from the first lines and overlapping the second compensationpattern in a plan view, wherein the first lines may be electricallyconnected to each other through the first connection pattern.

In an embodiment, the first connection pattern may extend along adirection crossing the second compensation pattern

In an embodiment, the first connection pattern may be disposed on thesame layer as any one of the first connection pattern and the secondconnection pattern.

In an embodiment, at least a portion of the first connection line maypass between the first compensation pattern and the second compensationpattern.

In an embodiment, the first connection line and the second connectionline may be disposed on a layer different from the first compensationpattern and the second compensation pattern, wherein the firstcompensation pattern and the first adjacent pattern may be connected tothe first connection line through an insulating layer, wherein thesecond compensation pattern and the second adjacent pattern may beconnected to the second connection line through the insulating layer.

In an embodiment, the first connection line and the second connectionline may be disposed on a layer different from the first compensationpattern and the second compensation pattern and may be disposed on thesame layer as any one of the first connection pattern and the secondconnection pattern.

In an embodiment, the first connection line may overlap the firstcompensation pattern in a plan view, wherein the second connection linemay overlap the second compensation pattern in a plan view.

In an embodiment, the first adjacent pattern and the first compensationpattern may be connected to the first connection line through aninsulating layer, wherein the second adjacent pattern and the secondcompensation pattern may be connected to the second connection linethrough the insulating layer.

In an embodiment, the first main pattern and the first adjacent patternmay be spaced apart with the hole therebetween, wherein the firstcompensation pattern may be connected to the first connection pattern.

In an embodiment, the second adjacent pattern may be provided in aplurality of second adjacent patterns spaced apart from each other withthe hole therebetween, wherein the connection pattern connecting theplurality of second adjacent patterns may cross the first connectionpattern in a plan view.

In an embodiment, the second compensation pattern may be disposedbetween the second adjacent patterns and is connected to the connectionpattern.

In an embodiment, the first sensing electrodes may be provided as aplurality of first sensing electrodes, wherein the plurality of firstsensing electrodes may include: a first column electrode extending alongthe first direction; and a second column electrode extending along thefirst direction and disposed spaced apart from the first columnelectrode in a second direction crossing with the first direction,wherein a first compensation pattern of the first column electrode and afirst compensation pattern of the second column electrode may bedisposed between the second adjacent pattern and the hole and are spacedapart from each other in the second direction.

In an embodiment, at least a portion of the first compensation patternof the first column electrode may be disposed between the hole and afirst adjacent pattern of the first column electrode.

In an embodiment, the first compensation pattern may have a smaller areathan the second compensation pattern.

In an embodiment, the first compensation pattern may include a pluralityof patterns spaced apart from each other along a direction crossing anextension direction of the first compensation pattern, wherein a firstconnection line may be connected to each of the patterns.

In an embodiment, a shape of the hole in a plan view may be a circularshape, an elliptical shape, or a polygonal shape.

In an embodiment, the input sensing unit may further include a lightshielding pattern surrounding the hole in a plan view, wherein the firstcompensation pattern and the second compensation pattern may overlap thelight-shielding pattern in a plan view.

In an embodiment, each of the first main pattern, the first adjacentpattern, the second main pattern, and the second adjacent pattern mayhave a mesh shape.

In an embodiment, each of the first compensation pattern and the secondcompensation pattern may have a bar shape extending along at least aportion of an edge of the hole.

In an embodiment, the electronic device may further include anelectronic module that overlaps the hole, wherein the electronic modulemay include at least one selected from an image input module, an imageoutput module, an optical detection module, and an optical outputmodule.

In an embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic deviceincludes: an input sensing unit divided into an active area and aperipheral area and including a first sensing electrode in the activearea and a second sensing electrode spaced apart from the first sensingelectrode and disposed in the active area; and an electronic moduledisposed overlapping the active area, wherein a hole penetrating theinput sensing unit is defined in the active area, wherein the electronicmodule is disposed overlapping the hole, wherein each of the firstsensing electrode and the second sensing electrode includes: a mainpattern; an adjacent pattern having one side facing (adjacent to) thehole and having a smaller area than the main pattern; a connectionpattern connecting the main pattern and the adjacent pattern; and acompensation pattern adjacent to the hole and electrically connected tothe adjacent pattern, wherein a compensation pattern of the firstsensing electrode is disposed between an adjacent pattern of the secondsensing electrode and the hole and faces an adjacent pattern of thesecond sensing electrode, wherein a compensation pattern of the secondsensing electrode is disposed between an adjacent pattern of the firstsensing electrode and the hole and faces an adjacent pattern of thefirst sensing electrode.

In an embodiment, the adjacent pattern may be directly (electrically)connected to the compensation pattern.

In an embodiment, the electronic device may further include a connectionline or connection pattern connecting the compensation pattern and theadjacent pattern.

In an embodiment, a connection line of the first sensing electrode mayinclude: a plurality of line patterns disposed on the same layer as acompensation pattern of the second sensing electrode and spaced apartfrom each other; and a connection pattern disposed on a layer differentfrom a compensation pattern of the second sensing electrode andinsulatingly crossing (intersecting) a compensation pattern of thesecond sensing electrode, wherein each of the line patterns may beconnected to the connection pattern. As used herein, the terms“insulatingly crossing” and “insulatingly intersecting” may refer to asituation in which two elements cross or intersect each other in a planview, but are electrically insulated from each, e.g., by one or moreinsulating layers therebetween.

In an embodiment, the connection line may be spaced apart from thecompensation pattern in a plan view.

In an embodiment, the connection line and/or connection pattern may bedisposed on a layer different from the compensation pattern.

In an embodiment, the electronic device may further include a lightshielding layer disposed between the hole and the adjacent pattern,wherein the compensation pattern may overlap the light shielding layerin a plan view.

In an embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic deviceincludes: a display unit including an active area configured to displayan image and a peripheral area adjacent to the active area; and an inputsensing unit disposed in a hole or module area on the display unit andincluding a first sensing electrode disposed in the active area and asecond sensing electrode receiving an independent electrical signal fromthe first sensing electrode and disposed in the active area, wherein thedisplay unit includes a first area having a plurality of pixelsconfigured to display the image and a second area adjacent to the firstarea and having a higher light transmittance than the first area,wherein the first sensing electrode includes a main pattern, an adjacentpattern adjacent to the first area and having an area smaller than thatof the main pattern, a connection pattern connected to the main pattern,and a compensation pattern adjacent to the first area and electricallyconnected to the adjacent pattern, wherein a portion of the secondsensing electrode is disposed in a plan view between the first adjacentpattern and the first area.

In an embodiment, a hole penetrating the display unit may be defined inthe first area.

In an embodiment, the display unit may include a plurality of pixelsdisposed in the second area and at least one non-light emitting pixeldisposed in the first area, wherein the non-light emitting pixel may beformed by removing at least a portion of configurations of each of thepixels.

In an embodiment, the pixels may not overlap the module area.

In an embodiment, the compensation pattern may include: a first partextending along an edge of the hole; and a second part bent from thefirst part and connected to the first adjacent pattern, wherein thefirst part and the second part may be disposed on the same layer as thecompensation pattern.

In an embodiment, the first part may be integrally provided with thefirst adjacent pattern.

In an embodiment, the first sensing electrode may further include aconnection line connecting the compensation pattern and the adjacentpattern, wherein the connection line may overlap a portion of the secondsensing electrode in a plan view.

In an embodiment, a portion of the second sensing electrode and theadjacent pattern may be arranged along one direction from a center ofthe hole (e.g., radially), wherein the compensation pattern and anotherportion of the second sensing electrode may be arranged along adirection crossing the one direction from a center of the hole (e.g.,along the circumference or perimeter).

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

The accompanying drawings are included to provide a furtherunderstanding of the present disclosure, and are incorporated in andconstitute a part of this specification. The drawings illustrate exampleembodiments of the present disclosure and, together with thedescription, serve to explain principles of the present disclosure. Inthe drawings:

FIG. 1A is a perspective view of an assembled electronic deviceaccording to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 1B is an exploded perspective view of the electronic device shownin FIG. 1A;

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the electronic device shown in FIG. 1A;

FIG. 3A is a plan view of a display unit according to an embodiment ofthe present disclosure;

FIG. 3B is a plan view showing an enlarged partial area of FIG. 3A;

FIG. 3C is a plan view of a detection unit according to an embodiment ofthe present disclosure;

FIGS. 4A and 4B are cross-sectional views illustrating a portion of anelectronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 5A is a plan view illustrating a portion of an electronic deviceaccording to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 5B is a plan view showing an enlarged partial area of FIG. 5A;

FIG. 5C is a cross-sectional view taken along a line I-I′ shown in FIG.5A;

FIG. 6A is an enlarged plan view of a portion of an electronic deviceaccording to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 6B is a cross-sectional view taken along the line II-II′ shown inFIG. 6A;

FIG. 7A is a plan view illustrating a portion of an electronic deviceaccording to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 7B is a plan view showing an enlarged partial area of FIG. 7A;

FIG. 8A is a plan view illustrating a portion of an electronic deviceaccording to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 8B is a plan view showing an enlarged partial area of FIG. 8A;

FIG. 9A is a plan view illustrating a portion of an electronic deviceaccording to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 9B is a plan view showing an enlarged partial area of FIG. 9A;

FIG. 10A is a plan view illustrating a portion of an electronic deviceaccording to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 10B is a plan view showing an enlarged partial area of FIG. 10A;

FIG. 11A is a plan view illustrating a portion of an electronic deviceaccording to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 11B is a plan view showing an enlarged partial area of FIG. 11A;

FIGS. 12A to 12E are plan views showing a portion of an input sensingunit according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;

FIG. 13A is an exploded perspective view of an electronic deviceaccording to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 13B is a plan view showing a partial configuration of FIG. 13A;

FIG. 14A is an exploded perspective view of an electronic deviceaccording to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 14B is a plan view schematically showing an area XX′ shown in FIG.14A; and

FIGS. 15A and 15B are cross-sectional views of an electronic panelaccording to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

In this specification, when a component (or, an area, a layer, a part,etc.) is referred to as being “on”, “connected to” or “combined to”another component, the component may be directly on, connected to, orcombined to the other component, or a third component therebetween maybe present. In contrast, when a component is referred to as being“directly on” another component, no intervening components are present.

Like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout, andduplicative descriptions thereof may not be provided. Additionally, inthe drawings, the thicknesses, proportions, and dimensions of componentsmay be exaggerated for ease of description and clarity.

“And/or” includes all of one or more combinations defined by relatedcomponents. Expressions such as “at least one of”, “one of”, “selectedfrom”, “at least one selected from”, and “one selected from”, whenpreceding a list of elements, modify the entire list of elements and donot modify the individual elements of the list. Further, the use of“may” when describing embodiments of the present disclosure refers to“one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.”

It will be understood that when the terms “first” and “second” are usedherein to describe various components, these components should not belimited by these terms. The above terms are used only to distinguish onecomponent from another. For example, a first component may be referredto as a second component and vice versa without departing from the scopeof the present disclosure. Singular expressions and terms used hereinalso encompass or include plural expressions and terms, unless thecontext clearly indicates otherwise.

In addition, terms such as “below”, “the lower side”, “on”, and “theupper side” are used to describe relationships or configurations ofelements shown in the drawing. Such terms are understood to providerelative descriptions based on one or more directions shown in thedrawing.

Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientificterms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by thoseskilled in the art to which this disclosure belongs. Also, terms shouldbe interpreted as having meanings consistent with their meaning in thecontext of the related art or as defined in commonly used dictionaries,unless as explicitly defined here. Further, the terms should not belimited to being interpreted in an ideal or overly formal sense.

In various embodiments of the present disclosure, the terms “include,”“comprise,” “including,” or “comprising,” may refer to a property, aregion, a fixed number, a step, a process, an element and/or acomponent, but do not exclude other properties, regions, fixed numbers,steps, processes, elements and/or components. By contrast, the term“consisting of” excludes such other properties, regions, fixed numbers,steps, processes, elements and components.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be describedwith reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1A is an perspective view of an assembled electronic deviceaccording to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 1B is anexploded perspective view of FIG. 1A. FIG. 2 is a block diagram of theelectronic device shown in FIG. 1A. Hereinafter, embodiments of thepresent disclosure will be described with reference to FIGS. 1A to 2.

An electronic device EA may be a device that is activated in response toan electrical signal. The electronic device EA may include or take theform of various suitable embodiments. For example, the electronic deviceEA may include a tablet, a notebook, a computer, a smart television,and/or the like. In this embodiment, a smart phone is illustrated as anexample electronic device EA.

The electronic device EA may display an image IM toward (e.g., in thedirection of) the third direction DR3, as shown on the display surfaceFS that lies parallel to (e.g., in the plane formed by) the firstdirection DR1 and the second direction DR2. The display surface FS onwhich the image IM is displayed may correspond to the front surface ofthe electronic device EA, and may correspond to the front surface FS ofthe window member 100. Hereinafter, the same reference numeral (FS) willbe used for the display surface of the electronic device EA, and thefront surface of the window member 100. The image IM may include stillimages as well as dynamic images. In FIG. 1A, a clock and a plurality oficons are shown as an example of the image IM.

In this embodiment, the front surface (or upper surface) and the rearsurface (or lower surface) of each member within the electronic deviceEA are defined with reference to the direction in which the image IM isdisplayed (e.g., the third direction DR3). The front surface and therear surface may oppose (e.g., face away from) each other in the thirddirection DR3, and the normal direction of each of the front surface andthe rear surface may be parallel to the third direction DR3 in oppositedirections. The separation distance between the front surface and therear surface in the third direction DR3 may correspond to the thickness(in the third direction DR3) of the display panel DP. Moreover, thedirections indicated by the first to third directions DR1, DR2, and DR3may be converted to (e.g., interchangeable with) other directions as arelative concept. Hereinafter, the respective first to third directionsDR1, DR2, and DR3 are indicated by the same reference numerals.

In some embodiments, the electronic device EA according to an embodimentof the present disclosure may detect an input TC of a user applied fromthe outside. The user's input TC may include one or more suitable typesor kinds of external input, such as a portion of the user's body, light,heat, and/or pressure. In this embodiment, the user's input TC may begathered from the user's hand applied to the front surface. However,embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited thereto, and theuser's input TC may be provided in any suitable form. In someembodiments, the electronic device EA may also or alternatively detect auser's input TC as applied to the side surface or rear surface of theelectronic device EA, depending on the structure of the electronicdevice EA.

In the present embodiment, the transmission area TA may include a set orpredetermined hole area HA. The hole area HA may overlap a hole MHpenetrating the electronic panel 200 within the module area MA, asdescribed later, and may additionally overlap the electronic module 300.The electronic device EA may receive an external signal transmitted tothe electronic module 300 through the hole area HA, and/or may provide asignal output from the electronic module 300 to the outside via the holearea HA. According to the present disclosure, when the hole area HA isprovided overlapping with (e.g., within the same area as) thetransmission area TA, a separate area provided for providing the holearea HA outside the transmission area TA may be omitted (e.g., does notneed to be included). Thus, the area of the bezel area BZA may bereduced. Additional details will be described herein.

The electronic device EA includes a window member 100, an electronicpanel 200, an electronic module 300, and a housing unit 400. In thisembodiment, the window member 100 and the housing unit 400 are combinedto form the appearance (e.g., outermost shell) of the electronic deviceEA.

The window member 100 may include an insulating panel. For example, thewindow member 100 may be composed of glass, plastic, or a combinationthereof.

The front surface FS of the window member 100 defines the front surfaceof the electronic device EA, as described above. The transmission areaTA may be an optically transparent area. For example, the transmissionarea TA may be an area having a visible light transmittance of about 90%or more.

The bezel area BZA may be an area with a lower light transmittancecompared to the transmission area TA. The bezel area BZA defines theshape of (e.g., encloses the perimeter of) the transmission area TA. Thebezel area BZA is adjacent to the transmission area TA, and may surroundthe transmission area TA.

The bezel area BZA may have a set or predetermined color. The bezel areaBZA covers the peripheral area NAA of the electronic panel 200 so as toprevent or reduce the peripheral area NAA from being visually recognizedfrom the outside. In some embodiments, the window member 100 accordingto an embodiment of the present disclosure may omit the bezel area BZA.

The electronic panel 200 may display the image IM and detect theexternal input TC. The electronic panel 200 includes a front surface ISincluding an active area AA and a peripheral area NAA. The active areaAA may be an area activated according to an electrical signal.

In the present embodiment, the active area AA is an area where the imageIM is displayed, and at the same time, an area where the external inputTC is detected. The transmission area TA in the window member 100 may atleast overlap the active area AA. For example, the transmission area TAmay overlap the front surface or at least part of the active area AA.Accordingly, the user may view the image IM through the transmissionarea TA and/or provide an external input TC. However, the area in whichthe image IM is displayed in the active area AA and the area in whichthe external input TC is detected may be separated from each other, andembodiments of the present disclosure are not limited thereto.

The peripheral area NAA may be an area covered by the bezel area BZA.The peripheral area NAA is adjacent to the active area AA. Theperipheral area NAA may surround the active area AA. A driving circuit,a driving wiring, and/or the like for driving the active area AA may bedisposed (e.g., positioned) in the peripheral area NAA.

In this embodiment, the electronic panel 200 is assembled in a flatstate, in which the active area AA and the peripheral area NAA face thewindow member 100. In some embodiments, and a portion of the peripheralarea NAA of the electronic panel 200 may be bent. For example, a portionof the peripheral area NAA may be directed to the rear surface of theelectronic device EA, so that the bezel area BZA at the front surface ofthe electronic device EA may be reduced. Alternatively, the electronicpanel 200 may be assembled in a state where a portion of the active areaAA is also bent. Alternatively, in the electronic panel 200 according toan embodiment of the present disclosure, the peripheral area NAA may beomitted.

The electronic panel 200 includes a display unit 210, a detection unit220, and a drive circuit 230.

The display unit 210 may be configured to substantially generate animage IM. The image IM generated by the display unit 210 may bedisplayed on the display surface IS through the transmission area TA,and is visible to the user from outside.

The detection unit 220 detects an external input TC applied from theoutside. As described above, the detection unit 220 may detect anexternal input TC provided to or through the window member 100.

The drive circuit 230 is electrically connected to the display unit 210and the detection unit 220. The drive circuit 230 includes a maincircuit board MB, a first circuit board CF1, and a second circuit boardCF2.

The first circuit board CF1 is electrically connected to the displayunit 210. The first circuit board CF1 may connect the display unit 210and the main circuit board MB. In this embodiment, the first circuitboard CF1 is shown as a flexible circuit film. However, embodiments ofthe present disclosure are not limited thereto. The first circuit boardCF1 may not be connected to the main circuit board MB. The first circuitboard CF1 may be a rigid substrate.

The first circuit board CF1 may be connected to the pads (e.g., displaypads) of the display unit 210 disposed in the peripheral area NAA. Thefirst circuit board CF1 may provide an electrical signal driving thedisplay unit 210 to the display unit 210. The electrical signal may begenerated in the first circuit board CF1 or generated in the maincircuit board MB.

The second circuit board CF1 is electrically connected to the detectionunit 220. The second circuit board CF2 may connect the detection unit220 and the main circuit board MB. In this embodiment, the secondcircuit board CF2 is shown as a flexible circuit film. However,embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited thereto. Thesecond circuit board CF2 may not be connected to the main circuit boardMB. The second circuit board CF2 may be a rigid substrate.

The second circuit board CF2 may be connected to the pads (e.g., sensingpads) of the detection unit 220 disposed in the peripheral area NAA. Thesecond circuit board CF2 may provide an electrical signal driving thedetection unit 220 to the detection unit 220. The electrical signal maybe generated in the second circuit board CF2 or generated in the maincircuit board MB.

The main circuit board MB may include one or more drive circuits drivingthe electronic panel 200, and/or connectors for power supply. Each ofthe first circuit board CF1 and the second circuit board CF2 may beconnected to the main circuit board MB. According to embodiments of thepresent disclosure, the electronic panel 200 may be easily controlledthrough one main circuit board MB. However, embodiments of the presentdisclosure are not limited thereto. In the electronic panel 200according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the display unit210 and the detection unit 220 may be connected to different maincircuit boards. Either the first circuit board CF1 or the second circuitboard CF2 may not be connected to the main circuit board MB. However,embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited thereto.

Meanwhile, a set or predetermined hole MH (hereinafter referred to as ahole) may be defined in the electronic panel 200 according to anembodiment of the present disclosure. The hole MH is defined in theactive area AA and passes through the electronic panel 200. The displayunit 210 and the detection unit 220 may each be penetrated by the holeMH. By defining the hole MH in the active area AA, the hole area HA maybe provided in the transmission area TA.

The electronic module 300 may be disposed below the window member 100.The electronic module 300 may overlap the hole MH and the hole area HAin a plan view. The electronic module 300 may receive an external inputtransmitted through the hole area HA, and/or may provide an outputthrough the hole area HA. At least a portion of the electronic module300 may be received (positioned) in the hole MH. According to thepresent disclosure, the electronic module 300 may overlap (e.g., bepositioned within) the active area AA, thereby avoiding an increase ofthe bezel area BZA.

Referring to FIG. 2, an electronic device EA may include an electronicpanel 200, a power supply module PM, a first electronic module EM1, anda second electronic module EM2. The electronic panel 200, the powersupply module PM, the first electronic module EM1, and the secondelectronic module EM2 may be electrically connected to each other. Thedisplay unit 210 and the detection unit 220 in the configuration of theelectronic panel 200 are schematically shown in FIG. 2.

The power supply module PM supplies power necessary for the overalloperation of the electronic device EA. For example, the power supplymodule PM may include a related art battery module.

The first electronic module EM1 and the second electronic module EM2include various functional modules operating the electronic device EA.The first electronic module EM1 may be directly mounted on a motherboardelectrically connected to the electronic panel 200, or may be mounted ona separate board and electrically connected to the motherboard through aconnector and/or the like.

The first electronic module EM1 may include a control module CM, awireless communication module TM, a video input module IIM, an audioinput module AIM, a memory MM, and an external interface IF. Some of themodules may not be mounted on the motherboard, but may be electricallyconnected to the motherboard through a flexible circuit board.

The control module CM controls the overall operation of the electronicdevice EA. The control module CM may be a microprocessor. For example,the control module CM may activate and/or deactivate the electronicpanel 200. The control module CM may control other modules such as theimage input module IIM and/or the audio input module AIM based on thetouch signal received from the electronic panel 200.

The wireless communication module TM may transmit/receive a wirelesssignal to/from another terminal using a Bluetooth or a Wi-Fi line. Thewireless communication module TM may transmit/receive a voice signalusing a general communication line. The wireless communication module TMincludes a transmission unit TM1 for modulating and transmitting asignal to be transmitted, and a reception unit TM2 for demodulating thereceived signal.

The image input module IIM may be to process the image signal andconvert it into image data that may be displayed on the electronic panel200. The audio input module AIM may be to receive an external audiosignal by a microphone in a recording mode, a voice recognition mode,etc., and convert it into electrical voice data.

The external interface IF may serve as an interface to an externalcharger, a wired/wireless data port, a card socket (e.g., a memory card,a SIM/UIM card), etc.

The second electronic module EM2 may include an audio output module AOM,a light emitting module LM, a light receiving module LRM, and a cameramodule CMM. The configurations may be directly mounted on themotherboard, mounted on a separate substrate and electrically connectedto the electronic panel 200 through a connector, or electricallyconnected to the first electronic module EM1.

The audio output module AOM may be to convert sound data received fromthe wireless communication module TM and/or sound data stored in thememory MM, and may output the sound data to the outside.

The light emitting module LM may be to generate and output light. Thelight emitting module LM may be to output infrared rays. The lightemitting module LM may include an LED element. The light receivingmodule LRM may detect infrared rays. The light receiving module LRM maybe activated when an infrared ray of a set or predetermined level orhigher is detected. The light receiving module LRM may include a CMOSsensor. After the infrared light generated by the light emitting moduleLM is outputted, the infrared light may be reflected by an externalobject (e.g., a user finger or a face), and the reflected infrared lightmay be incident on the light receiving module LRM. The camera module CMMmay be to capture an image of the outside.

The electronic module 300 according to an embodiment of the presentdisclosure may include at least one of the configurations of the firstelectronic module EM1 and the second electronic module EM2. For example,the electronic module 300 may include at least one of a camera, aspeaker, a light detection sensor, and a thermal detection sensor. Theelectronic module 300 may be to detect an external subject receivedthrough the hole area HA, or may be to provide a sound signal (such as avoice) to the outside through the hole area HA. In addition, theelectronic module 300 may include a plurality of configurations, and isnot limited to any one embodiment.

Referring again to FIGS. 1A and 1B, the housing unit 400 may be combinedwith the window member 100. The housing unit 400 may be combined withthe window member 100 to provide a set or predetermined internal space.The electronic panel 200 and the electronic module 300 may beaccommodated in the internal space.

The housing unit 400 may include a material having a relatively highstiffness. For example, the housing unit 400 may include a plurality offrames and/or plates including glass, plastic, metal, or a combinationthereof. The housing unit 400 may stably protect the configurations ofthe internal space of the electronic device EA from external impacts.

According to embodiments of the present disclosure, a hole MH may beprovided in the electronic panel 200 for the electronic module 300.Thus, an electronic device with reduced bezel area BZA may be provided.

FIG. 3A is a plan view of a display unit according to an embodiment ofthe present disclosure. FIG. 3B is a plan view showing an enlargedpartial area of FIG. 3A. FIG. 3C is a plan view of a detection unitaccording to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 3Aschematically shows a signal circuit diagram, and FIG. 3B shows anenlarged view of the area XX′ shown in FIG. 1B. Some components areomitted (not labeled) in FIGS. 3A to 3B for ease of explanation.Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be describedwith reference to FIGS. 3A and 3B.

As shown in FIG. 3A, the display unit 210 includes a base substrate BS,a plurality of pixels PX, a plurality of signal lines GL, DL and PL, anda plurality of display pads PDD. The active area AA and the peripheralarea NAA may be provided on the base substrate BS. The base substrate BSmay include an insulating substrate. For example, the base substrate BSmay be composed of a glass substrate, a plastic substrate, or acombination thereof.

The signal lines GL, DL and PL are connected to the pixels PX totransmit electrical signals to the pixels PX. A scan line GL, a dataline DL, and a power supply line PL among the signal lines are includedin the display unit 210. However, embodiments of the present disclosureare not limited thereto. The signal lines GL, DL, and PL may furtherinclude at least one of a power supply line, an initialization voltageline, and a light emission control line, but embodiments of the presentdisclosure are not limited thereto.

One or more pixels PX may be disposed in the active area AA. In thisembodiment, a signal circuit diagram of one pixel PX among a pluralityof pixels is enlarged and shown as an example. The pixel PX may includea first thin film transistor TR1, a capacitor CP, a second thin filmtransistor TR2, and a light emitting element EE. The first thin filmtransistor TR1 may be a switching element controlling ON-OFF of thepixel PX. The first thin film transistor TR1 may transmit or block adata signal transmitted through the data line DL in response to a scansignal transmitted through the scan line GL.

The capacitor CP is connected to the first thin film transistor TR1 andthe power supply line PL. The capacitor CP may hold and release anamount of charge corresponding to the difference between the data signaltransmitted from the first thin film transistor TR1 and the first powersupply signal applied to the power supply line PL.

The second thin film transistor TR2 is connected to the first thin filmtransistor TR1, the capacitor CP, and the light emitting element EE. Thesecond thin film transistor TR2 may control the driving current flowingto the light emitting element EE in accordance with the amount of chargestored in the capacitor CP. The turn-on time of the second thin filmtransistor TR2 may be determined by the amount of charge stored in thecapacitor CAP. The second thin film transistor TR2 may provide the firstpower supply signal to the light emitting element EE, which istransmitted via the power supply line PL during the turn-on time.

The light emitting element EE may generate light and/or control theamount of light according to an electrical signal. For example, thelight emitting element EE may include an organic light emitting element,a quantum dot light emitting element, an electrophoretic element, and/oran electrowetting element.

The light emitting device EE is connected to a power supply terminal VSSand is provided with a power supply signal (hereinafter referred to as asecond power supply signal) different from the first power supply signalprovided by the power supply line PL. A driving current corresponding toa difference between an electrical signal provided from the second thinfilm transistor TR2 and a second power supply signal flows through thelight emitting device EMD and the light emitting device EE generateslight corresponding to the driving current. Meanwhile, this isillustrated by way of example, and the pixel PX may include electroniccomponents having various configurations and arrangements, and is notlimited to any one embodiment.

In FIG. 3B, the hole area HA of the window member 100 (see FIG. 1A) isshown by dotted lines for easy explanation. The area XX′ includes anarea where a hole MH is defined. Hereinafter, the display unit 210 inthe area where the holes MH are disposed will be described withreference to FIG. 3B.

As described above, the hole MH may be defined in the active area AA.Thus, at least some of the pixels PX may be disposed adjacent to theholes MH. Some of the pixels PX may surround the hole MH.

A set or predetermined groove pattern GV may be defined in the hole areaHA. In the present embodiment, the groove pattern GV is shown as aclosed line surrounding the module hole MH and is shown in a circleshape similar to the shape of the module hole MH. However, embodimentsof the present disclosure are not limited thereto. The groove pattern GVmay have a different shape from the hole MH, for example, a polygon, anellipse, or a closed line shape including at least a portion of thecurve, or have a shape including a plurality of partially disconnectedpatterns, but embodiments of the present disclosure are not limitedthereto.

The groove pattern GV may correspond to a depressed portion relative tothe front surface of the display unit 210, and may cut off the path ofmoisture or oxygen that would otherwise permeate through the hole MHinto the pixel PX. Additional details will be provided herein.

A plurality of signal lines SL1 and SL2 connected to the pixels PX maybe disposed in the hole area HA. The signal lines SL1 and SL2 areconnected to the pixels PX through the hole area HA. For ease ofdescription, an example first signal line SL1 and an example secondsignal line SL2 among a plurality of signal lines connected to thepixels PX are shown in FIG. 3B.

The first signal line SL1 extends along the first direction DR1. Thefirst signal line SL1 is connected to pixels in the same row arrangedalong the first direction DR1 of among the pixels PX. The first signalline SL1 is illustratively described as corresponding to the gate lineGL.

Some of the pixels connected to the first signal line SL1 may bedisposed on the left side of the hole MH, and other pixels may bedisposed on the right side of the hole MH. Accordingly, even if somepixels in the same row connected to the first signal line SL1 areomitted from (e.g., separated by) the hole MH, they may be turned on/offby substantially the same gate signal.

The second signal line SL2 extends along the second direction DR2. Thesecond signal line SL2 is connected to the pixels in the same columnarranged along the second direction DR2 of the pixels PX. The secondsignal line SL2 is illustratively described as corresponding to the dataline DL.

Some of the pixels connected to the second signal line SL1 may bedisposed on the upper side of the hole MH, and the other pixels may bedisposed on the lower side of the hole MH. Accordingly, even if somepixels around the hole MH are separated by the hole MH, the pixels inthe same column connected to the second signal line SL2 may receive thedata signal through the same line.

Meanwhile, the electronic panel 200 according to an embodiment of thepresent disclosure may further include a connection pattern disposed inthe hole area HA. At this time, the first signal line SL1 may bedisconnected in an area overlapping the hole area HA. The disconnectedportions of the first signal line SL1 may be connected through aconnection pattern. Similarly, the second signal line SL2 may bedisconnected in the area overlapping the hole area HA, and a connectionpattern connecting the disconnected portions of the second signal lineSL2 may be further provided.

Again, referring to FIG. 3A, the power supply pattern VDD may bedisposed in the peripheral area NAA. In this embodiment, the powersupply pattern VDD may be connected to a plurality of power supply linesPL. Thus, the display unit 210 may include a power supply pattern VDD toprovide the same first power supply signal to a plurality of pixels.

The display pads PDD may include a first pad D1 and a second pad D2. Theplurality of first pads D1 may be connected to a plurality of data linesDL, respectively. The second pad D2 may be connected to the power supplypattern VDD and electrically connected to the power supply line PL. Thedisplay unit 210 may provide electrical signals to the pixels PX throughthe display pads PDD. The display pads PDD may further include padsreceiving electrical signals other than the first pads D1 and the secondpads D2, and are not limited to any one embodiment. Referring to FIG.3C, the detection unit 220 may be disposed on the display unit 210. Thedetection unit 220 may detect the external input TC (see FIG. 1A) andobtain the position and intensity information of the external input TC.The detection unit 220 includes a plurality of first sensing electrodesTE1, a plurality of second sensing electrodes TE2, a plurality ofsensing lines TL1, TL2, and TL3, and a plurality of sensing pads PDT.

The first sensing electrodes TE1 and the second sensing electrodes TE2are disposed in the active area AA. The detection unit 220 may obtaininformation regarding the external input TC through a change incapacitance between the first sensing electrodes TE1 and the secondsensing electrodes TE2.

Each of the first sensing electrodes TE1 extends along the firstdirection DR1, and a plurality of first sensing electrodes TE1 areduplicatively spaced along the second direction DR2. Each of the firstsensing electrodes TE1 may include a first main pattern SP1, a firstadjacent pattern SP1H, and a first connection pattern BP1.

The first main pattern SP1 is disposed in the active area AA. The firstmain pattern SP1 is disposed apart (e.g., separated) from the hole MH.The first main pattern SP1 has a set or predetermined shape and has afirst area. In this embodiment, the first main pattern SP1 may have arhombic shape. However, this is an example illustration, and the firstmain pattern SP1 may have any suitable shape and is not limited to anyone embodiment.

The first adjacent pattern SP1N is disposed adjacent to the hole MH. Thefirst adjacent pattern SP1N has a second area smaller than the firstarea of the first main pattern SP1. The first adjacent pattern SP1N mayhave the same rhombic shape as the first main pattern SP1 except thatthe area overlapping the hole MH is removed.

In this embodiment, the first connection pattern BP1 extends along thefirst direction DR1. The first connection pattern BP1 may be connectedto the first main pattern SP1. The first connection pattern BP1 may bedisposed between the two first main patterns to connect the two firstmain patterns (e.g., SP1 and SP1). Alternatively, the first connectionpattern BP1 is disposed between the first main pattern SP1 and the firstadjacent pattern SP1N and connects the first main pattern SP1 and thefirst adjacent pattern SP1H.

Each of the second sensing electrodes TE2 extends along the seconddirection DR2, and a plurality of second sensing electrodes TE2 areduplicatively spaced along the first direction DR1. Each of the secondsensing electrodes TE2 may include a second main pattern SP2, a secondadjacent pattern SP2H, and a second connection pattern BP2.

The second main pattern SP2 is spaced apart from the hole MH. The secondmain pattern SP2 may be spaced apart from the first main pattern SP1. Inthis embodiment, the first main pattern SP1 and the second main patternSP2 may be separated when viewed on the cross section. The first mainpattern SP1 and the second main pattern SP2 are not in contact with eachother, and may transmit and receive independent electrical signals.

In this embodiment, the second main pattern SP2 may have the same shapeas the first main pattern SP1. For example, the second main pattern SP2may have a rhombic shape. However, this is an example illustration, andthe second main pattern SP2 may have any suitable shape and is notlimited to any one embodiment.

The second adjacent pattern SP2H is disposed adjacent to the hole MH.The second adjacent pattern SP2H has an area smaller than that of thesecond main pattern SP2. The second adjacent pattern SP2H may have thesame rhombic shape as the second main pattern SP2 except that the areaoverlapping the hole MH is removed.

In this embodiment, the second connection pattern BP2 extends along thesecond direction DR2. The second connection pattern BP2 is connected tothe second main pattern SP2. The second connection pattern BP2 may bedisposed between the two second main patterns to connect the two secondmain patterns (e.g., SP2 and SP2). Alternatively, the second connectionpattern BP2 may be disposed between the second main pattern SP2 and thesecond adjacent pattern SP2H and connects the second main pattern SP2and the second adjacent pattern SP2H.

The sensing lines TL1, TL2 and TL3 are disposed in the peripheral areaNAA. The sensing lines TL1, TL2, and TL3 may include first sensing linesTL1, second sensing lines TL2, and third sensing lines TL3. The firstsensing lines TL1 are connected to the first sensing electrodes TE1,respectively. The second sensing lines TL2 are connected to one set ofends of the second sensing electrodes, respectively.

The third sensing lines TL3 are connected to the other set of ends ofthe second sensing electrodes TE2, respectively. The other set of endsof the second sensing electrodes may be opposite the first ends of thesecond sensing electrodes TE2. According to embodiments of the presentdisclosure, the second sensing electrodes TE2 may be connected to thesecond sensing lines TL2 and the third sensing lines TL3. Accordingly,for the second sensing electrodes TE2 having a relatively longer lengththan the first sensing electrodes TE1, the sensitivity according to anarea may be maintained uniformly. However, embodiments of the presentdisclosure are not limited thereto, and in some embodiments, the thirdsensing lines TL3 may be omitted.

The sensing pads PDT are disposed in the peripheral area NAA. Thesensing pads PDT may include first sensing pads T1, second sensing padsT2, and third sensing pads T3. The first sensing pads T1 arerespectively connected to the first sensing lines TL1 to provide anexternal signal to the first sensing electrodes TE1. The second sensingpads T2 are respectively connected to the second sensing lines TL2, andthe third sensing pads T3 are respectively connected to the thirdsensing lines TL3 to be electrically connected to the second sensingelectrodes TE2.

The hole MH may be defined in the detection unit 220. The hole MH isdefined in the active area AA so that a portion of the first sensingelectrodes TE1 overlapping the hole MH and a portion of the secondsensing electrodes TE2 overlapping the hole MH may be disconnected andremoved. Thus, the hole MH may not be blocked by the first sensingelectrode TE1 or the second sensing electrode TE2.

FIGS. 4A and 4B are cross-sectional views illustrating a portion of anelectronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.FIG. 4A shows a cross-sectional view of an area where the hole MH of theelectronic panel 200 shown in FIG. 1B is defined, and FIG. 4B shows across-sectional view of an electronic panel 200-1 according to anembodiment of the present disclosure. For ease of description, FIG. 4Bshows the same area as FIG. 4A. Hereinafter, the present disclosure willbe described with reference to FIGS. 4A and 4B. Moreover, componentssimilar to those described in FIGS. 1A to 3C are given the samereference numerals and will be understood to have similar descriptions.

As shown in FIG. 4A, a cross-sectional view of the electronic panel 200includes a base substrate BS, an auxiliary layer BL, a pixel PX, aplurality of insulating layers 10, 20, 30 and 40, a sealing substrateECG, and a detection unit 220.

The base substrate BS may be an insulating substrate. For example, thebase substrate BS may include a plastic substrate or a glass substrate.The auxiliary layer BL is disposed on the base substrate BS to cover thefront surface of the base substrate BS. The auxiliary layer BL mayinclude an inorganic material. The auxiliary layer BL may include abarrier layer and/or a buffer layer. Accordingly, the auxiliary layer BLmay prevent or reduce oxygen and/or moisture in the base substrate BSfrom penetrating the pixel PX, and/or may reduce the surface energy ofthe base substrate BS so that the pixels PX are stably formed on thebase substrate BS.

The pixel PX may be disposed in the active area AA. In this exampleembodiment, the pixel PX includes a second thin film transistor TR(hereinafter referred to as a thin film transistor) and a light emittingelement EE (hereinafter referred to as OD) as shown in the equivalentcircuit diagram of the pixel PX shown in FIG. 3A. Each of the first tofourth insulating layers 10, 20, 30, and 40 may include an organicmaterial and/or an inorganic material, and may have a single layer or alaminated structure.

The thin film transistor TR includes a semiconductor pattern SP, acontrol electrode CE, an input electrode IE, and an output electrode OE.The semiconductor pattern SP is disposed on the auxiliary layer BL. Thesemiconductor pattern SP may include a semiconductor material. Thecontrol electrode CE is spaced apart from the semiconductor pattern SPwith the first insulating layer 10 therebetween. The control electrodeCE may be connected to one electrode of the first thin film transistorTR1 (see FIG. 3A) and the capacitor CP (see FIG. 3A).

The input electrode IE and the output electrode OE are spaced apart fromthe control electrode CE with the second insulating layer 20therebetween. The input electrode IE and the output electrode OE of thepixel transistor TR pass through the first insulating layer 10 and thesecond insulating layer 20 and are electrically connected to one sideand the other side of the semiconductor pattern SP, respectively.

The third insulating layer 30 is disposed on the second insulating layer20 to cover the input electrode IE and the output electrode OE. In thethin film transistor TR, the semiconductor pattern SP may be disposed onthe control electrode CE. Alternatively, the semiconductor pattern SPmay be disposed on the input electrode IE and the output electrode OE.Alternatively, the input electrode IE and the output electrode OE may bedisposed on the same layer as the semiconductor pattern SP and directlyconnected to the semiconductor pattern SP. The thin film transistor TRaccording to an embodiment of the present disclosure may be formed inany suitable structure, and is not limited to any one embodiment.

The light emitting element OD is disposed on the third insulating layer30. The light emitting device OD includes a first electrode E1, a lightemitting pattern EP, an organic layer EL, and a second electrode E2.

The first electrode E1 may be connected to the thin film transistor TRthrough the third insulating layer 30. The electronic panel 200 mayfurther include a separate connection electrode disposed between thefirst electrode E1 and the thin film transistor TR, and the firstelectrode E1 may be electrically connected to the thin film transistorTR through the connection electrode.

A fourth insulating layer 40 is disposed on the third insulating layer30. The fourth insulating layer 40 may include an organic materialand/or an inorganic material, and may have a single layer or a laminatedstructure. An opening part may be defined in the fourth insulating layer40. The opening part may expose at least a portion of the firstelectrode E1. The fourth insulating layer 40 may be a pixel definitionlayer.

The light emitting pattern EP is disposed in the opening part anddisposed on the first electrode E1 exposed by the opening part. Thelight emitting pattern EP may include a luminescent material. Forexample, the light emitting pattern EP may include at least one materialfor emitting red, green, or blue light, and may include a fluorescentmaterial or a phosphorescent material. The light emitting pattern EP mayinclude an organic light emitting material or an inorganic lightemitting material. The light emitting pattern EP may emit light inresponse to a potential difference between the first electrode E1 andthe second electrode E2.

The control layer EL is disposed between the first electrode E1 and thesecond electrode E2. The control layer EL is disposed adjacent to thelight emitting pattern EP. The control layer EL controls the movement ofcharges to improve the luminous efficiency and lifetime of the lightemitting element OL. The control layer EL may include at least one of ahole transporting material, a hole injecting material, an electrontransporting material, and an electron injecting material.

In this embodiment, the control layer EL is shown as being disposedbetween the light emitting pattern EP and the second electrode E2.However, this is an example illustration. In some embodiments, thecontrol layer EL may be disposed between the light emitting pattern EPand the first electrode E1, and may be provided in a plurality of layersstacked along the third direction DR3 with the light emitting pattern EPtherebetween.

The control layer EL may have an integral shape extending from theactive area AA to the peripheral area NAA. The control layer EL may beprovided in common to a plurality of pixels.

The second electrode E2 is disposed on the light emitting pattern EP.The second electrode E2 may be opposed to the first electrode E1. Thesecond electrode E2 may have an integral shape extending from the activearea AA to the peripheral area NAA. The second electrode E2 may beprovided in common to a plurality of pixels. Each light emitting elementOD disposed in each of the pixels may receive a common power voltage(hereinafter referred to as a second power voltage) through the secondelectrode E2.

The second electrode E2 may include a transmissive conductive materialor a semi-transparent conductive material. Accordingly, light generatedin the light emitting pattern EP may be easily emitted toward the thirddirection DR3 through the second electrode E2. However, embodiments ofthe present disclosure are not limited thereto. Depending on the design,the light emitting element OD according to an embodiment of the presentdisclosure may be driven according to a rear surface light-emissionsystem (in which the first electrode E1 includes a transparent orsemi-transparent material), or may be driven in a double-sidedlight-emission system (in which light is emitted towards both front andrear surfaces), but is not limited to any one embodiment.

The sealing substrate ECG may include an insulating material. Forexample, a sealing substrate ECG may include a glass substrate or aplastic substrate. The optical member OP described above may be disposedon the sealing substrate ECG. The display panel 210 according to anembodiment of the present disclosure includes a sealing substrate ECG sothat it may have improved reliability against an external impact.

The sealing substrate ECG may be spaced a set or predetermined intervalapart from the second electrode E2 in the third direction D3. The spaceGP between the sealing substrate ECG and the second electrode E2 may befilled with air and/or an inert gas.

The sealing substrate ECG is combined with the base substrate BS througha sealing member PSL and seals the pixel PX. The sealing substrate ECGmay be disposed on the base substrate BS while maintaining a set orpredetermined interval through the sealing member PSL.

The sealing member PSL may be a configuration that defines the innersurface of the hole MH. The sealing member PSL may include an organicmaterial (such as a photocurable resin and/or a photopolymerizableresin), or may include an inorganic material (such as a frit seal), andis not limited to any one embodiment.

The detection unit 220 is disposed on the sealing substrate ECG. Thedetection unit 220 includes a first conductive pattern MP1, a secondconductive pattern MP2, a first detection insulating layer S11, and asecond detection insulating layer S12.

The first conductive pattern MP1 is disposed on the sealing substrateECG. The first conductive pattern MP1 may be formed directly on thesealing substrate ECG. In some embodiments, an additional protectivelayer may be disposed between the first conductive pattern MP1 and thesealing substrate ECG.

The first conductive pattern MP1 includes a conductive material. Forexample, the first conductive pattern MP1 may include a metal, aconductive oxide, a conductive polymer, or a combination thereof.

The second conductive pattern MP2 is disposed on the first conductivepattern MP1. The second conductive pattern MP2 includes a conductivematerial. For example, the second conductive pattern MP2 may include ametal, a conductive oxide, a conductive polymer, or a combinationthereof.

The first detection insulating layer SI1 is disposed between the firstconductive pattern MP1 and the second conductive pattern MP2. The seconddetection insulating layer SI2 is disposed on the first detectioninsulating layer SI1 to cover the second conductive pattern MP2. In thisembodiment, a portion of the second conductive pattern MP2 may beconnected to a portion of the first conductive pattern MP1 through thefirst detection insulating layer SI1.

The first conductive pattern MP1 and the second conductive pattern MP2constitute the first sensing electrodes TE1 (see FIG. 3C) and the secondsensing electrodes TE2 (see FIG. 3C). For example, the first conductivepattern MP1 may constitute a second connection pattern BP2 (see FIG.3C), and the second conductive pattern MP2 may constitute first sensingelectrodes TE1 (see FIG. 3C) and a second main pattern SP2 (see FIG.3C). However, this is an example illustration. The first conductivepattern MP1 may constitute the first sensing electrodes TE1, and thesecond conductive pattern MP2 may constitute the second sensingelectrodes TE2. Alternatively, the first conductive pattern MP1 mayconstitute the first sensing electrodes TE1 and the second main patternSP2, and the second conductive pattern MP2 may constitute the secondconnection pattern BP2. However, embodiments of the present disclosureare not limited thereto. Some portions of the conductive patterns MP1and MP2 may be disposed in the hole area HA. Configurations disposed inthe hole area HA of the conductive patterns MP1 and MP2 may constitutecompensation patterns and connection lines, as will be later describedin more detail.

The hole MH penetrates the electronic panel 200 and is surrounded by thewiring area LA, to be later described in more detail. In thisembodiment, the inner surface MHE1 of the hole MH may be defined by thecross-section of a base substrate BS, an auxiliary layer BL, a firstinsulating layer 10, a sealing member PSL, a sealing substrate ECG, afirst detection insulating layer SI1, and a second detection insulatinglayer SI2.

As shown in FIG. 4B, the electronic panel 200-1 may include a sealinglayer ECL. The sealing layer ECL is disposed on the display element ODto seal the display element OD. The sealing layer ECL may be provided incommon to a plurality of pixels. In some embodiments, an additionalcapping layer covering the second electrode E2 may be disposed betweenthe second electrode E2 and the sealing layer ECL.

The sealing layer ECL may include a first inorganic layer IOL1, anorganic layer OL, and a second inorganic layer IOL2, which may besequentially stacked along a third direction D3. However, embodiments ofthe present disclosure are not limited thereto, and the sealing layerECL may further include a plurality of inorganic layers and organiclayers.

The first inorganic layer IOL1 may cover the second electrode E2. Thefirst inorganic layer IOL1 may prevent or reduce external moistureand/or oxygen from penetrating the display element OD. For example, thefirst inorganic layer IOL1 may include a silicon nitride, a siliconoxide, or a combination thereof. The first inorganic layer IOL1 may beformed through a deposition process.

The organic layer OL may be disposed on the first inorganic layer IOL1and may contact the first inorganic layer IOL1. The organic layer OL mayprovide a flat surface on the first inorganic layer IOL1. The curveformed on the upper surface of the first inorganic layer IOL1 and theparticles existing on the first inorganic layer IOL1 are covered by theorganic layer OL to thereby reduce the influence of surface states ofthe upper surface of the first inorganic layer IOL1 on the structuresformed on the organic layer OL. Further, the organic layer OL may reducestress between adjacent layers. The organic layer OL may include anorganic material, and may be formed through any suitable solutionprocess (such as a spin coating process, a slit coating process, and/oran ink jet process).

The second inorganic layer IOL2 is disposed on the organic layer OL tocover the organic layer OL. The second inorganic layer IOL2 may bestably formed on a relatively flat surface, for example, on the organiclayer OL disposed on the first inorganic layer IOL1. The secondinorganic layer IOL2 may seal moisture and/or the like emitted by theorganic layer OL, thereby reducing introduction of such moisture to theoutside. The second inorganic layer IOL2 may include silicon nitride,silicon oxide, or a combination thereof. The second inorganic layer IOL1may be formed through a deposition process.

The cover layer PL may be disposed on the sealing layer ECL. At least aportion of the sealing layer ECL may be covered. The cover layer PL mayfunction as a planarization layer that provides a flat surface on theupper side, and/or may function as a protective layer that protects thesealing layer ECL. The detection unit 220 may be disposed on the coverlayer PL. In this embodiment, the inner surface MHE1 of the hole MH maybe defined by the cross-section of a first insulating layer 10, a secondinsulating layer 20, a first inorganic layer IOL1, a second inorganiclayer IOL2, a cover layer PL, a first detection insulating layer SI1,and a second detection insulating layer SI2.

In some embodiments, in the electronic panel according to an embodimentof the present disclosure, the cover layer PL may be omitted. Forexample, the detection unit 220 may be disposed directly on the sealinglayer ECL, but embodiments of the present disclosure are not limitedthereto.

In the electronic panels 200 and 200-1 according to the presentembodiment, a groove pattern GV may be formed in the hole area HA. Thegroove pattern GV is a depressed pattern from the front surface of theelectronic panels 200 and 200-1, and may be formed by removing some ofthe configurations of the electronic panels 200 and 200-1. The groovepattern GV may not pass through the electronic panels 200 and 200-1unlike the hole MH. Accordingly, the rear surface of the base substrateBS overlapping the groove pattern GV is not opened by the groove patternGV.

In this embodiment, the base substrate BS may have flexibility. Forexample, the base substrate BS may include a resin such as polyimide.

In the electronic panel 200-1, the groove pattern GV may be formed topenetrate a portion of the base substrate BS adjacent to the hole MH andbelow the sealing layer ECL. In this embodiment, the groove pattern GVmay be formed by connecting the through part formed in the auxiliarylayer BL and the recessed part formed in the base substrate BS. Theinner surface of the groove pattern GV may correspond to the penetrationpart formed in the auxiliary layer BL, and the recessed part formed inthe base substrate BS may be covered by the first inorganic layer IOL1and the second inorganic layer IOL2. In this embodiment, the innersurface of the groove pattern GV may be provided (e.g., covered) by thesecond inorganic layer IOL2.

The groove pattern GV may have an undercut shape including a tip part TPprotruding inwards, for example, similar to that labeled in FIG. 4A. Inthe embodiment of FIG. 4B, the tip part TP may be formed as a portion ofthe auxiliary layer BL, and may protrude further toward the inner sideof the groove pattern GV than the base substrate BS. Here, the tip partTP is formed in the groove pattern GV of the electronic panel 200-1.However, embodiments of the present disclosure may have various layerstructures and are not limited hereto.

In an embodiment, the electronic panel 200-1 may further include a setor predetermined organic pattern EL-P disposed in the groove pattern GV.In some embodiments, the organic pattern EL-P may include the samematerial as the control layer EL. In some embodiments, the organicpattern EL-P may include the same material as the second electrode E2 orthe capping layer. The organic pattern EL-P may have a single layerstructure or a multilayer structure.

The organic pattern EL-P may be disposed within the groove pattern GV,spaced away (apart) from the control layer EL and the second electrodeE2. It may be covered by the first inorganic layer IOL1, and may not beexposed to the outside.

According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the groove patternGV may block continuity in the control layer EL that would otherwiseconnect the side surface of the hole MH to the active area AA. Forexample, the control layer EL may be disconnected in the areaoverlapping the groove pattern GV. The control layer EL may be orprovide a path for movement of external pollutants (such as moisture orair). When moisture or air is introduced via a layer exposed by themodule hole MH, for example, via the control layer EL, entry suchpollutants to the pixel PX may be physically blocked by the groovepattern GV. As such, the reliability of the electronic panel 200-1 inwhich the hole MH is formed may be improved.

In the electronic panel 200-1 according to embodiments of the presentdisclosure, a plurality of groove patterns GV disposed apart from eachother in the wiring area LA may be provided. In some embodiments, thegroove pattern GV may be filled by a portion of the organic layer OL. Insome embodiments, in the display panel DP according to an embodiment ofthe present disclosure, the groove pattern GV may be omitted.

FIG. 5A is a plan view illustrating a portion of an electronic deviceaccording to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 5B is a planview showing an enlarged partial area of FIG. 5A. FIG. 5C is across-sectional view taken along a line I-I′ shown in FIG. 5A. FIGS. 5Aand 5B show only the configurations of the input sensing unit for easeexplanation. Hereinafter, the present disclosure will be described withreference to FIGS. 5A to 5C. Moreover, components similar to thosedescribed in FIGS. 1A to 4B are denoted by the same or similar referencenumerals and will be understood to have similar descriptions.

As shown in FIG. 5A, the hole MH may be surrounded by some of thesensing electrodes. Some of the sensing electrodes adjacent to the holeMH may have a shape partially cut off by the hole MH.

A first row sensing electrode TE11 and a second row sensing electrodeTE12 among the first sensing electrodes TE1 (see FIG. 3C) and a firstcolumn electrode TE21 and a second column sensing electrode TE22 amongthe second sensing electrodes TE2 (see FIG. 3C) are shown and describedin FIG. 5A by way of example.

The first row sensing electrode TE11 and the second row sensingelectrode TE12 are arranged apart from each other in the seconddirection DR2. Each of the first row sensing electrode TE11 and thesecond row sensing electrode TE12 includes a first main pattern SP1, afirst adjacent pattern SP1H, a first compensation pattern SP1C, a firstconnection pattern BP1, and a first connection line BL1. The first mainpattern SP1, the first connection pattern BP1, the first adjacentpattern SP1H, the first compensation pattern SP1C, and the firstconnection line BL1 are electrically connected to receive a commonsignal.

The first compensation pattern SP1C is disposed in the hole area HA.Specifically, the first compensation pattern SP1C may be disposed in thewiring area LA of the hole area HA.

The first connection pattern BP1 is connected to the first main patternSP1. The first connection pattern BP1 may electrically connect the firstmain pattern SP1 and the first adjacent pattern SP1H. In addition, asdescribed above, the first connection pattern BP1 connects the firstmain patterns.

The first connection line BL1 is disposed in the hole area HA. Forexample, the first connection line BL1 may be disposed in the wiringarea LA of the hole area HA. The first connection line BL1 is connectedto the first adjacent pattern SP1H. The first connection line BL1connects the first adjacent pattern SP1H and the first compensationpattern SP1C.

The first column sensing electrode TE21 and the second column sensingelectrode TE22 are disposed (e.g., arranged) apart from each other inthe first direction DR1. Each of the first column sensing electrode TE21and the second column sensing electrode TE22 includes a second mainpattern SP2, a second adjacent pattern SP2H, a second compensationpattern SP2C, a second connection pattern BP2, and a second connectionline BL2. The second main pattern SP2, the second connection patternBP2, the second adjacent pattern SP2H, the second compensation patternSP2C, and the second connection line BL2 are electrically connected toreceive a common signal.

The second compensation pattern SP2C is disposed in the hole area HA.Specifically, the second compensation pattern SP2C may be disposed inthe wiring area LA of the hole area HA.

The second connection pattern BP2 is connected to the second mainpattern SP2. The second connection pattern BP2 may electrically connectthe second main pattern SP2 and the second adjacent pattern SP2H. Inaddition, as described above, the second connection pattern BP2 connectsthe second main patterns.

In this embodiment, the second connection pattern BP2 may cross orintersect the first connection pattern BP1 in a plan view. The secondconnection pattern BP2 is disposed on a different layer from the firstconnection pattern BP1. For example, the first connection pattern BP1may be disposed on the same layer as the first main pattern SP1 or thefirst adjacent pattern SP1H, and the second connection pattern BP2 maybe disposed on a layer different from the first connection pattern BP1,the second main pattern SP2, or the second adjacent pattern SP2H.

Accordingly, the first connection pattern BP1 may have an integral shapeconnected to the first main pattern SP1. The second connection patternBP2 may be connected to the second main pattern SP2 through theinsulating layer S11. However, embodiments of the present disclosure arenot limited thereto. In the detection unit 220 according to anembodiment of the present disclosure, the first connection pattern BP1and the second connection pattern BP2 may be disposed on various layersas long as they are insulated from each other.

The second connection line BL2 is disposed in the hole area HA.Specifically, the second connection line BL2 may be disposed in thewiring area LA of the hole area HA. The second connection line BL2 isconnected to the second adjacent pattern SP2H. The second connectionline BL2 connects the second adjacent pattern SP2H and the secondcompensation pattern SP2C.

The first compensation pattern SP1C may be disposed between the secondadjacent pattern SP2H and the hole MH. The first compensation patternSP1C may be spaced apart from the second adjacent pattern SP2H and mayface a portion of the second adjacent pattern SP2H.

The first compensation pattern SP1C may be electrically connected to thefirst adjacent pattern SP1H through the first connection line BL1 andmay be provided with substantially the same signal as the first mainpattern SP1. Accordingly, a capacitance may be formed between the firstcompensation pattern SP1C and the second adjacent pattern SP2H.

The second compensation pattern SP2C may be electrically connected tothe second adjacent pattern SP2H through the second connection line BL2and may be provided with substantially the same signal as the secondmain pattern SP2. The second compensation pattern SP2C may be disposedbetween the first adjacent pattern SP1H and the hole MH. Accordingly, acapacitance may be formed between the second compensation pattern SP2Cand the first adjacent pattern SP1H.

According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the input sensingunit 220 further includes a first compensation pattern SP1C and a secondcompensation pattern SP2C in order to easily detect external input evenin the hole area HA containing the hole MH. Accordingly, a detectionarea for detecting an external input may be substantially extended tothe inside of the hole area HA.

Also, by arranging the first and second compensation patterns SP1C andSP2C in the hole area HA facing the first and second adjacent patternsSP1H and SP2H having areas relatively smaller than the first and secondmain patterns SP1 and SP2, the sensitivity of the first and secondadjacent patterns SP1H and SP2H may be compensated for, and uniformsensitivity in the active area AA may be maintained. The first andsecond compensation patterns SP1C and SP2C and the first and secondconnection lines BL1 and BL2 will be described in more detail withreference to FIGS. 5B and 5C.

In the present embodiment, the first compensation pattern SP1C and thesecond compensation pattern SP2C are disposed on the same layer as thefirst adjacent pattern SP1H and the second adjacent pattern SP2H.Specifically, the first compensation pattern SP1C, the secondcompensation pattern SP2C, the first adjacent pattern SP1H, and thesecond adjacent pattern SP2H may be disposed between the first detectioninsulating layer SI1 and the second detection insulating layer SI2.

The first connection pattern BP1 and the second connection pattern BP2may be disposed on different layers. The first connection pattern BP1and the second connection pattern BP2 may cross in a plan view. In thisembodiment, the first connection pattern BP1 and the second connectionpattern BP2 may be electrically insulated from each other with the firstdetection insulating layer SI1 therebetween.

The first connection line BL1 may include a plurality of first linepatterns L11 and L12 and a first connection pattern C1. Although thefirst line patterns L11 and L12 are shown as shaded in FIG. 5B for easeof explanation (distinction), the first line patterns L11 and L12 aredisposed on the same layer as the first compensation pattern SP1C andthe first adjacent pattern SP1H. For example, the first line patternsL11 and L12, the first compensation pattern SP1C, and the first adjacentpattern SP1H may be disposed between the first detection insulatinglayer SI1 and the second detection insulating layer SI2.

The first line patterns L11 and L12 may be spaced from each other in aplan view. Any one of the first line patterns L11 and L12 (hereafterreferred to as a first adjacent line) may be connected to the firstadjacent pattern SP1H, and the other one of the first line patterns L11and L12 (L12, hereinafter referred to as a first compensation line) maybe connected to the first compensation pattern SP1C.

The first adjacent line L11 is connected to the first adjacent patternSP1H and the second compensation line L12 is connected to the firstcompensation pattern SP1C. In this embodiment, the first line patternsL11 and L12 may be formed integrally with the first compensation patternSP1C and the first adjacent pattern SP1H. For example, the firstadjacent line L11 may have an integral shape connected to the firstadjacent pattern SP1H. In addition, the second compensation line L12 mayhave an integral shape connected to the first compensation pattern SP1C.

In some embodiments, when the first adjacent line L11 contacts the uppersurface or the lower surface of the first adjacent pattern SP1H, it maybe connected to the first adjacent pattern SP1H. In some embodiments,when the second compensation line L12 contacts the upper surface or thelower surface of the first compensation pattern SP1C, it may beconnected to the first compensation pattern SP1C. The first linepatterns L11 and L12 may be connected to the first compensation patternSP1C and the first adjacent pattern SP1H in any suitable manner, and arenot limited to any one embodiment.

The first connection pattern C1 overlaps the second compensation patternSP2C in a plan view. The first connection pattern C1 is disposed on alayer different from the second compensation pattern SP2C. The firstconnection pattern C1 may be disposed on the same layer as the secondconnection pattern BP2. For example, the first connection pattern C1 maybe disposed between the display unit 210 and the first detectioninsulating layer S11. The first connection pattern C1 may extend along adirection crossing the second compensation pattern SP2C.

The first connection pattern C1 connects the first line patterns L11 andL12. The first connection pattern C1 may be disposed on a differentlayer from the first line patterns L11 and L12. Each of the firstadjacent line L11 and the second compensation line L12 is connected tothe first connection pattern C1 through the first detection insulatinglayer S11.

According to the present disclosure, even if the first line patterns L11and L12 are disposed on the same layer as the second compensationpattern SP2C, they may be electrically connected through the firstconnection pattern C1. Accordingly, an electrical failure due to a shortcircuit between the first connection line BL1 and the secondcompensation pattern SP2C in the hole area HA may be prevented orreduced, so that the electrical reliability of the input sensing unit220 may be improved.

The second connection line BL2 may include a plurality of second linepatterns L21 and L22 and a second connection pattern C2. Although thesecond line patterns L21 and L22 are shown as shaded in FIG. 5B for easeexplanation, the second line patterns L21 and L22 are disposed on thesame layer as the second compensation pattern SP2C and the secondadjacent pattern SP2H. Specifically, the second line patterns L21 andL22, the second compensation pattern SP2C, and the second adjacentpattern SP2H are disposed between the first detection insulating layerSI1 and the second detection insulating layer SI2.

The second line patterns L21 and L22 are spaced apart from each other ina plan view in a direction crossing the extension directions of thefirst and second compensation patterns SP1C and SP2C. Any one of thesecond line patterns L21 and L22 (hereafter referred to as a secondadjacent line) may be connected to the second adjacent pattern SP2H, andthe other one of the second line patterns L21 and L22 (L22, hereinafterreferred to as a second compensation line) may be connected to thesecond compensation pattern SP2C.

The second adjacent line L21 is connected to the second adjacent patternSP2H and the second compensation line L22 is connected to the secondcompensation pattern SP2C. In this embodiment, the second line patternsL21 and L22 may be formed integrally with the second compensationpattern SP2C and the second adjacent pattern SP2H. For example, thesecond adjacent line L21 may have an integral shape connected to thesecond adjacent pattern SP2H. Also, the second compensation line L22 mayhave an integral shape connected to the second compensation patternSP2C.

In some embodiments, when the second adjacent line L21 contacts theupper surface or the lower surface of the second adjacent pattern SP2H,it may be connected to the second adjacent pattern SP2H. In someembodiments, when the second compensation line L22 contacts the uppersurface or the lower surface of the second compensation pattern SP2C, itmay be connected to the second compensation pattern SP2C. The secondline patterns L21 and L22 may be connected to the second compensationpattern SP2C and the second adjacent pattern SP2H in any suitablemanner, and are not limited to any one embodiment.

The second connection pattern C2 overlaps the first compensation patternSP1C in a plan view. The second connection pattern C2 is disposed on alayer different from the first compensation pattern SP1C. The secondconnection pattern C2 may extend along the direction crossing the firstcompensation pattern SP1C.

The second connection pattern C2 connects the second line patterns L21and L22. The second connection pattern C2 may be disposed on a differentlayer from the second line patterns L21 and L22. The second connectionpattern C2 is disposed on the same layer as the first connection patternC1. Specifically, the second connection pattern C2 may be disposedbetween the display unit 210 and the first detection insulating layerS11. Each of the second adjacent line L21 and the second compensationline L22 is connected to the second connection pattern C2 through thefirst detection insulating layer SI1.

According to the present disclosure, even if the second line patternsL21 and L22 are disposed on the same layer as the first compensationpattern SP1C, they may be electrically connected through the secondconnection pattern C2. Accordingly, an electrical failure due to a shortcircuit between the second connection line BL2 and the firstcompensation pattern SP1C in the hole area HA may be prevented orreduced, so that the electrical reliability of the input sensing unit220 may be improved.

FIG. 6A is an enlarged plan view of a portion of an electronic deviceaccording to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 6B is across-sectional view taken along the line II-II′ shown in FIG. 6A. FIG.6A shows an area corresponding to FIG. 5B, and FIG. 6B shows an areasubstantially corresponding to FIG. 5C. Hereinafter, embodiments of thepresent disclosure will be described with reference to FIGS. 6A and 6B.Moreover, components similar to those described in FIGS. 1A to 5C aregiven the same reference numerals and will be understood to have similardescriptions.

As shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, in the input sensing unit 200-I, the firstconnection line BL1 a and the second connection line BL2 a may bedisposed on a different layer from the first and second compensationpatterns SP1C and SP2C. For example, the first connection line BL1 a andthe second connection line BL2 a are disposed between the display unit210 and the first detection insulating layer SI1. The first connectionline BL1 a and the second connection line BL2 a are disposed on the samelayer as the second connection pattern BP2.

The first connection line BL1 a connects the first adjacent pattern SP1Hand the first compensation pattern SP1C through the second compensationpattern SP2C. The first connection line BL1 a overlaps the secondcompensation pattern SP2C in a plan view. The first connection line BL1a may insulatingly cross (e.g., be insulated from) the secondcompensation pattern SP2C. Each of the first adjacent pattern SP1H andthe first compensation pattern SP1C may be connected to the firstconnection line BL1 a through the first detection insulating layer SI1.

The second connection line BL2 a connects the second adjacent patternSP2H and the second compensation pattern SP2C through the firstcompensation pattern SP1C. The second connection line BL2 a overlaps thefirst compensation pattern SP1C in a plan view. The second connectionline BL2 a may insulatingly cross (e.g., be insulated from) the firstcompensation pattern SP1C. Each of the second adjacent pattern SP2H andthe second compensation pattern SP2C may be connected to the secondconnection line BL2 a through the first detection insulating layer SI1.

The input sensing unit 200-I according to the present disclosure mayinclude connection lines BL1 a and BL2 a disposed on different layersfrom the compensation patterns SP1C and SP2C. Accordingly, an electricalshort between the compensation patterns SP1C and SP2C and the connectionlines BL1 a and BL2 a may be prevented or reduced so that the degree offreedom of arranging the compensation patterns SP1C and SP2C and theconnection lines BL1 a and BL2 a may be improved.

FIG. 7A is a plan view illustrating a portion of an electronic deviceaccording to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 7B is a planview showing an enlarged partial area of FIG. 7A. For ease ofexplanation, FIG. 7A shows the area corresponding to FIG. 5A, and FIG.7B shows the area corresponding to FIG. 5B.

FIG. 7A shows an input sensing unit 220-A including a first row sensingelectrode TE11A and a second row sensing electrode TE12A spaced apartfrom each other in the second direction DR2, and a first column sensingelectrode TE21A and a second column sensing electrode TE22A spaced fromeach other in the first direction DR1. Hereinafter, the presentdisclosure will be described with reference to FIGS. 7A and 7B.Moreover, components similar to those described in FIGS. 1A to 5C aregiven the same reference numerals and will be understood to have similardescriptions.

In this embodiment, the first compensation pattern SP1CA and the secondcompensation pattern SP2CA may be partially adjacent to (e.g.,positioned within the area of) the first adjacent pattern SP1H or thesecond adjacent pattern SP2H. For example, the first compensationpattern SP1CA may be partially adjacent to the first adjacent patternSP1H. The first compensation pattern SP1CA is connected to the firstadjacent pattern SP1H through the first connection line BL1A. The firstcompensation pattern SP1CA may face (e.g., be partially adjacent to) thesecond adjacent pattern SP2H forming the electrostatic capacitance, andalso face (e.g., be partially adjacent to) the first adjacent patternSP1H receiving the same signal.

In the same manner, the second compensation pattern SP2CA may bepartially adjacent to (e.g., positioned within the area of) the secondadjacent pattern SP2H. Some of the second compensation patterns SP2CAmay face (e.g., be partially adjacent to) the first adjacent patternSP1H and the second adjacent pattern SP2H, respectively. The secondcompensation pattern SP2CA may face (e.g., be partially adjacent to) thefirst adjacent pattern SP1H forming the electrostatic capacitance, andalso face (e.g., be partially adjacent to) the second adjacent patternSP2H receiving the same signal.

The first compensation pattern SP1CA is connected to the first adjacentpattern SP1H through the first connection line BL1A. The firstconnection line BL1A includes first line patterns L11 and L12 and afirst connection pattern C1 connecting the first line patterns L11 andL12.

The second compensation pattern SP2CA is connected to the secondadjacent pattern SP2H through the second connection line BL2A. Thesecond connection line BL2A includes the second line patterns L21 andL22 and the second connection pattern C2 connecting the second linepatterns L21 and L22.

The positions where the first and second compensation patterns SP1CA andSP2CA are disposed may substantially correspond to positions in whichthe first and second compensation patterns SP1C and SP2C shown in FIG. 5are rotated by a set or predetermined angle in the clockwise direction.According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the positions of thefirst and second compensation patterns SP1CA and SP2CA may be variouslychanged within the hole area HA. The input sensing unit 220-A accordingto an embodiment of the present disclosure connects the first and secondcompensation patterns SP1CA and SP2CA to the first and the secondadjacent patterns SP1H and SP2H through the first and second connectionlines BL1A and BL2A, respectively, so that it may easily provide fordetection in the hole area HA regardless of the positions of the firstand first compensation patterns SP1CA and SP2CA.

FIG. 8A is a plan view illustrating a portion of an electronic deviceaccording to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 8B is a planview showing an enlarged partial area of FIG. 8A. For ease ofexplanation, FIG. 8A shows the area corresponding to FIG. 5A, and FIG.8B shows the area corresponding to FIG. 5B.

FIG. 8A shows an input sensing unit 220-B including a first row sensingelectrode TE11B and a second row sensing electrode TE12B spaced apartfrom each other in the second direction DR2 and a first column sensingelectrode TE21B and a second column sensing electrode TE22B spaced fromeach other in the first direction DR1. Hereinafter, the presentdisclosure will be described with reference to FIGS. 8A and 8B.Moreover, components similar to those described in FIGS. 1A to 5C aregiven the same or similar reference numerals, and will be understood tohave similar descriptions.

In the input sensing unit 220-B shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, the firstcompensation pattern SP1CB and the second compensation pattern SP2CB maybe partially adjacent to the first adjacent pattern SP1H or the secondadjacent pattern SP2H. The first compensation pattern SP1CB may bepartially adjacent to the first adjacent pattern SP1H. The firstcompensation pattern SP1CB is connected to the first adjacent patternSP1H through the first connection line BL1B. The first compensationpattern SP1CB may face the second adjacent pattern SP2H forming theelectrostatic capacitance, and also face the first adjacent pattern SP1Hreceiving the same signal.

In the same manner, the second compensation pattern SP2CB may bepartially adjacent to the second adjacent pattern SP2H. Some of thesecond compensation patterns SP2CB face the first adjacent pattern SP1Hand the second adjacent pattern SP2H, respectively. The secondcompensation pattern SP2CB may face the first adjacent pattern SP1Hforming the electrostatic capacitance, and also face the second adjacentpattern SP2H receiving the same signal.

The first and second compensation patterns SP1CB and SP2CB according tothe present embodiment may substantially correspond to an embodiment inwhich the first and second compensation patterns SP1C and SP2C shown inFIG. 5A are disposed at positions rotated by a set or predeterminedangle along the counterclockwise direction. According to the presentdisclosure, the first and second compensation patterns SP1CB and SP2CBmay be disposed at various positions. The input sensing unit 220-Bconnects the first and second compensation patterns SP1CB and SP2CB tothe first and the second adjacent patterns SP1HB and SP2HB through thefirst and second connection lines BL1B and BL2B, so that it may easilyprovide the detection area in the hole area HA regardless of thepositions of the first and first compensation patterns SP1CB and SP2CB.

FIG. 9A is a plan view illustrating a portion of an electronic deviceaccording to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 9B is a planview showing an enlarged partial area of FIG. 9A. For ease explanation,FIG. 9A shows the area corresponding to FIG. 5A, and FIG. 9B shows thearea corresponding to FIG. 5B.

FIG. 9A shows an input sensing unit 220-C including a first row sensingelectrode TE11C and a second row sensing electrode TE12C spaced apartfrom each other in the second direction DR2 and a first column sensingelectrode TE21C and a second column sensing electrode TE22C spaced fromeach other in the first direction DR1. Hereinafter, the presentdisclosure will be described with reference to FIGS. 9A and 9B.Moreover, components similar to those described in FIGS. 1A to 5C aregiven the same reference numerals and will be understood to have similardescriptions.

In the input sensing unit 220-C shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, each of thefirst and second compensation patterns SP1CC and SP2CC may include aplurality of patterns. The first compensation pattern SP1CC includes afirst pattern P11 and a second pattern P12. Each of the first patternP11 and the second pattern P12 extends along a portion of the edge ofthe hole MH. The first pattern P11 and the second pattern P12 may bespaced from each other in a direction crossing the extending directionof SP1CC (e.g., in a direction radial from the hole MH). The firstpattern P11 and the second pattern P12 may be arranged along a directionaway from the hole MH.

The second compensation pattern SP2CC includes a third pattern P21 and afourth pattern P22. Each of the third pattern P21 and the fourth patternP22 extends along a portion of the edge of the hole MH. The thirdpattern P21 and the fourth pattern P22 may be spaced from each other ina direction crossing the extending direction of SP2CC (e.g., in adirection radial from the hole MH). The third pattern P21 and the fourthpattern P22 may be arranged along a direction away from the hole MH.

The first compensation pattern SP1CC is connected to the first adjacentpattern SP1H through the first connection line BL1C. The firstconnection line BL1C may include a plurality of first line patterns L11,L12, and L13 and a plurality of connection patterns C11 and C12. Thefirst line patterns L11, L12, and L13 are disposed in the hole area HAand are spaced apart from the first compensation pattern SP1CC and thesecond compensation pattern SP2CC in a plan view.

One of the first line patterns L11, L12, and L13 (L11, hereinafterreferred to as a first adjacent line) is disposed between the firstadjacent pattern SP1H and the second compensation pattern SP2C. Thefirst adjacent line L11 is connected to the first adjacent pattern SP1H.

Another one of the first line patterns L11, L12, and L13 (L12,hereinafter referred to as a first compensation line) is connected tothe first compensation pattern SP1C. The first compensation line L12 isdisposed between the second compensation pattern SP2C and the hole MH.

The remaining one of the first line patterns L11, L12, and L13 (L13,hereinafter referred to as a first intermediate line) is disposedbetween the first pattern P11 and the second pattern P12 of the secondcompensation pattern SP2CC. The first intermediate line L13 may extendalong a direction crossing the extending direction of each of the firstpattern P11 and the second pattern P12 (e.g., along a direction radialto the hole MH). The first intermediate line L13 is spaced apart fromthe first pattern P11 and the second pattern P12.

One of the first connection patterns C11 and C12 (for example, C11)overlaps the third pattern P21 in a plan view. Any one of the firstconnection patterns C11 and C12 (for example, C11) is disposed betweenthe first adjacent line L11 and the first intermediate line L13 andconnects the first adjacent line L11 and the first intermediate lineL13.

The other one of the first connection patterns C11 and C12 (for example,C12) overlaps the fourth pattern P22 in a plan view. The other one ofthe first connection patterns C12 and C12 (for example, C12) is disposedbetween the first compensation line L12 and the first intermediate lineL13 and connects the first compensation line L12 and the firstintermediate line L13.

The first and second patterns P11 and P12 are connected to the firstadjacent pattern SP1H through one first connection line BL1C. Thecompensation pattern SP1CC including the first and second patterns P11and P12 faces the second adjacent pattern SP2H while being adjacent tothe second adjacent pattern SP2H. The first compensation pattern SP1CCforms a capacitance with the second adjacent pattern SP2H to form adetection area in the hole area HA.

The second compensation pattern SP2CC is connected to the secondadjacent pattern SP2H through the second connection line BL2C. Thesecond connection line BL2C may include a plurality of second linepatterns L21, L22, and L23 and a plurality of second connection patternsC21 and C22. The second line patterns L11, L12, and L13 are disposed inthe hole area HA and are spaced apart from the first compensationpattern SP1CC and the second compensation pattern SP2CC in a plan view.

The second line patterns L21, L22, and L23 correspond to the first linepatterns L11, L12, and L13 and the second connection patterns C21 andC22 correspond to the first connection patterns C11 and C12. Forexample, the second line patterns L21, L22, and L23 include a secondadjacent line L21, a second compensation line L22, and a secondintermediate line L23, which are spaced apart from each other. Thesecond connection patterns C21 and C22 are disposed between the firstpattern and the second pattern P11 and P12, respectively, so that theyconnect between the second adjacent line L21 and the second intermediateline L23 and between the second compensation line L22 and the secondintermediate line L23.

The third and fourth patterns P21 and P22 are connected to the secondadjacent pattern SP2H through one second connection line BL2C. Thecompensation pattern SP2CC including the third and fourth patterns P21and P22 faces the first adjacent pattern SP1H while being adjacent tothe first adjacent pattern SP1H. The second compensation pattern SP2CCforms a capacitance with the first adjacent pattern SP1H to form adetection area in the hole area HA.

According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the first and secondcompensation patterns SP1CC and SP2CC disposed in the hole area HA maybe designed in various forms. The number of patterns constituting eachof the first and second compensation patterns SP1CC and SP2CC may bevariously designed. The input sensing unit 220-C separates the first andsecond compensation patterns SP1CC and SP2CC into a plurality ofpatterns, so that the sensitivity in the hole area HA may be improved.

FIG. 10A is a plan view illustrating a portion of an electronic device220-D according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 10B isa plan view showing an enlarged partial area of FIG. 10A. For ease ofexplanation, FIG. 10A shows the area corresponding to FIG. 5A, and FIG.10B shows the area corresponding to FIG. 5B.

FIG. 10A shows an input sensing unit 220-D including a first row sensingelectrode TE11D and a second row sensing electrode TE12D spaced apartfrom each other in the second direction DR2, and a first column sensingelectrode TE21D and a second column sensing electrode TE22D spaced fromeach other in the first direction DR1. Hereinafter, the presentdisclosure will be described with reference to FIGS. 10A and 10B.Moreover, components similar to those described in FIGS. 1A to 5C aregiven the same reference numerals and will be understood to have similardescriptions.

In the input sensing unit 220-D shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, the firstand second compensation patterns SP1CD and SP2CD may have differentareas. In this embodiment, the first compensation pattern SP1CD is shownwith an area (e.g., planar area) larger than that of the secondcompensation pattern SP2CD. When viewed from the hole MH, the firstcompensation pattern SP1CD may overlap the first adjacent pattern SP1Hand the second adjacent pattern SP2H.

For example, the first compensation pattern SP1CD may have a lengthextending to face the second adjacent pattern SP2H and face at least aportion of the first adjacent pattern SP1H. The first compensationpattern SP1CD is electrically connected to the spaced first adjacentpattern SP1H through the first connection line BL1D and forms acapacitance with the facing second adjacent pattern SP2H.

In contrast, the second compensation pattern SP2CD may overlap only thefirst adjacent pattern SP1H when viewed from the hole MH. For example,the second compensation pattern SP2CD may have a length opposite to thefirst adjacent pattern SP1H and spaced from the second adjacent patternSP2H. The second compensation pattern SP2CD is electrically connected tothe spaced second adjacent pattern SP2H through the second connectionline BL2D and forms a capacitance with the facing first adjacent patternSP1H.

According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the first connectionline BL1D may not overlap the second compensation pattern SP2CD in aplan view. The first connection line BL1D may be spaced apart from thesecond compensation pattern SP2CD and connected to the first adjacentpattern SP1H. The input sensing unit 220-D according to an embodiment ofthe present disclosure may be designed in various embodiments. Forexample, the first compensation pattern SP1CD may be provided with anarea smaller than that of the second compensation pattern SP2CD.According to the present disclosure, by designing various area gradientsof the first and second compensation patterns SP1CD and SP2CD disposedin the hole area HA, the sensitivity in the hole area HA may beuniformly maintained.

FIG. 11A is a plan view illustrating a portion of an electronic device220-E according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 11B isa plan view showing an enlarged partial area of FIG. 11A. For easeexplanation, FIG. 11A shows the area corresponding to FIG. 5A, and FIG.11B shows the area corresponding to FIG. 5B.

FIG. 11A shows an input sensing unit 220-E including a first row sensingelectrode TE11E and a second row sensing electrode TE12E spaced apartfrom each other in the second direction DR2, and a first column sensingelectrode TE21E and a second column sensing electrode TE22E spaced fromeach other in the first direction DR1. Hereinafter, embodiments of thepresent disclosure will be described with reference to FIGS. 11A and11B. Moreover, components similar to those described in FIGS. 1A to 5Care given the same reference numerals and will be understood to havesimilar descriptions.

In the input sensing unit 220-E shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B, the firstand second compensation patterns SP1CE and SP2CE (where SP2CE is dividedinto SP2CE1 and SP2CE2, collectively referred to as SP2CE) are shownwith positions and shapes corresponding to the first and secondcompensation patterns SP1C and SP2C shown in FIG. 5A. Hereinafter,overlapping descriptions are omitted.

The first connection line BL1E connects the first compensation patternSP1CE and the first adjacent pattern SP1H. In this embodiment, the firstconnection line BL1E and the second compensation pattern SP2CE may notoverlap in a plan view. The first connection line BL1E may be spacedapart from the second compensation pattern SP2CE and connected to thefirst adjacent pattern SP1H.

The second connection line BL2E connects the second compensation patternSP2CE and the second adjacent pattern SP2H. In this embodiment, thesecond connection line BL2E and the first compensation pattern SP1CE maynot overlap in a plan view. The second connection line BL2E may bespaced apart from the first compensation pattern SP1CE and connected tothe second adjacent pattern SP2H.

The second connection line BL2E according to the present embodiment maybe connected to the plurality of second compensation patterns SP2CE. Thesecond connection line BL2E includes a first line part LP1 and a secondline part LP2. The first line part LP1 extends along a portion of theedge of the hole MH. The first line part LP1 may be a curve. The firstline part LP1 may extend along the edge of the hole MH and may beconnected to each of the plurality of second compensation patternsSP2CE.

The second line part LP2 is bent from the first line part LP1 andconnected to the second adjacent pattern SP2H. The second line part LP2may be disposed between the plurality of first compensation patternsSP1CE.

According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the input sensingunit 220-E may connect one adjacent pattern SP2H and two compensationpatterns SP2CE through one connection line BL2E. Thus, the design of theinput sensing unit 220-E may be simplified. In addition, the number ofconnection lines BL1E and BL2E disposed in the hole area HA may bereduced so that unnecessary areas such as the margin area in the holearea HA may be reduced.

FIGS. 12A to 12E are plan views showing a portion of an input sensingunit 220-F according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIGS.12A to 12E show areas corresponding to FIG. 5A. Hereinafter, the presentdisclosure will be described with reference to FIGS. 12A to 12E.Moreover, components similar to those described in FIGS. 1A to 3C aregiven by the same reference numerals and will be understood to havesimilar descriptions; and analogous components will be denoted withsimilar reference numerals (e.g., the terminal letter of similar elementreferences in various devices will match that of the device) and will beunderstood to have similar descriptions.

As shown in FIG. 12A, in the input sensing unit 220-F, at least one ofthe first connection line and the second connection line may be omitted.In this embodiment, the first connection line is omitted and the firstcompensation pattern SP1CF may be directly connected to the firstadjacent pattern SP1H.

The first compensation pattern SP1CF includes a first pattern portion S1and a second pattern portion S2. The first pattern part S1 may be apattern disposed in the hole area HA and extending along the edge of thehole MH. The first pattern part S1 may substantially correspond to thefirst compensation pattern SP1CD shown in FIG. 10B.

The second pattern part S2 is connected to the first pattern part S1.The second pattern part S2 may extend in the direction crossing thefirst pattern part S1 and may be connected to the first adjacent patternSP1H. The second pattern part S2 may be disposed on the same layer asthe first pattern part S1 and may have an integral shape connected tothe first pattern part S1. The first pattern part S1 and the secondpattern part S2 may have a mesh shape in which a plurality of openingparts are defined, or may have a curved or straight bar shape without anopening part. The first pattern part S1 and the second pattern part S2may include a conductive material, and may be formed opticallytransparent or opaque, and are not limited to any one embodiment. Thesecond pattern part S2 may be disposed on the same layer as the firstadjacent pattern SP1H. The second pattern part S2 may have an integralshape with the first adjacent pattern SP1H or may be connected to thefirst adjacent pattern SP1H by directly contacting the upper or lowersurface of the first adjacent pattern SP1H.

It is shown that the second compensation pattern SP2CF is connected tothe second adjacent pattern SP2H through the second connection lineBL2F. As the second connection line BL2F includes the connection patternC2, even in an area that crosses the first compensation pattern SP1CF,it may stably connect the second adjacent pattern SP2H and the secondcompensation pattern SP2CF without interfering with the firstcompensation pattern SP1CF. This is illustrated by way of example. Thesecond compensation pattern SP2CF may be directly connected to thesecond adjacent pattern SP2H, or the first and second compensationpatterns SP1CF and SP2CF may be directly connected to the first andsecond adjacent patterns SP1H and SP2H respectively. They are notlimited to any one embodiment. According to embodiments of the presentdisclosure, since the first compensation pattern SP1CF is directlyconnected to the first adjacent pattern SP1H, a separate firstconnection line may be omitted. Thus, the design and process of theinput sensing unit 220-F may be simplified.

Referring to FIG. 12B, the input sensing unit 220-G may include sensingelectrodes TE11G, TE12G, TE21G, and TE22G having a mesh shape. Forexample, the first and second main patterns SP1G and SP2G, the firstconnection pattern BP1G, the second connection pattern BP2G, and thefirst and second adjacent patterns SP1HG and SP2HG, which are disposedon the same layer, may be composed of a plurality of mesh lines crossingeach other. The mesh lines may include a conductive material. Forexample, the mesh lines may be comprised of a metal, a conductive metaloxide, a conductive polymer, or a combination thereof. Accordingly, thedetection unit 220-G may have improved flexibility and may have improvedreliability against folding stress.

In an embodiment, the first and second compensation patterns SP1C andSP2C may have shapes different from the first and second adjacentpatterns SP1HG and SP2HG. For example, instead of the mesh shape, thefirst and second compensation patterns SP1C and SP2C may have a curvedbar shape extending along a portion of the edge of the hole MH. In someembodiments, the first and second compensation patterns SP1C and SP2Cmay have the same mesh shape as the first and second adjacent patternsSP1HG and SP2HG.

Referring to FIG. 12C, in the input sensing unit 220-H, the holes MH mayhave a polygonal shape in a plan view. In this embodiment, the holes MHare shown in a rectangular shape. The hole area HA is shown in arectangular shape corresponding to the shape of the hole MH. In someembodiments, the hole area HA may be provided in a different shape fromthe shape of the hole MH, for example, a circle or an ellipse, and isnot limited to any one embodiment.

Each of the first and second compensation patterns SP1CH and SP2CH mayhave a straight bar shape extending along the first direction DR1 or thesecond direction DR2. Each of the first and second connection lines BL1Hand BL2H may have a linear shape extending along the first direction DR1or the second direction DR2.

In this embodiment, the first and second connection lines BL1H and BL2Hmay intersect or cross in a plan view. At this time, the first andsecond connection lines BL1H and BL2H are disposed on different layers,so that the first and second connection lines BL1H and BL2H may be freefrom electrical interference with each other. Alternatively, each of thefirst and second connection lines BL1H and BL2H may avoid electricalinterference in the overlapping area through the connection pattern.Alternatively, each of the first and second connection lines BL1H andBL2H may avoid electrical interference in the overlapping area throughthe connection pattern.

According to the present disclosure, although the holes MH are providedin various shapes, through the design of the first and secondcompensation patterns SP1CH and SP2CH and the first and secondconnection lines BL1H and BL2H, it is possible to prevent deteriorationin sensitivity in the hole area HA having various shapes. Referring toFIG. 12D, in the input sensing unit 220-K, the position of the hole MHmay be suitably changed. In FIG. 12D, the hole MH is shown as beingdefined in an area biased to the right side lower end part with respectto the hole MH shown in FIG. 5A. For example, the first adjacent patternSP1H and the second adjacent pattern SP2H may be provided as a group ofthree.

The compensation patterns may be provided in various numbers (e.g.,multiplicity of sections). In this embodiment, three compensationpatterns are shown provided in the hole area HA. The first compensationpattern SP1CK is provided as two sections or parts, which are eachconnected to one of two adjacent patterns among the three first adjacentpatterns. One of the two first compensation patterns SP1CK constitutes afirst row sensing electrode TE11K and the other of the two firstcompensation patterns SP1CK constitutes a second row sensing electrodeTE12K. The two first compensation patterns SP1CK may compensate for thearea reduction of the three first adjacent patterns SP1HK.

The second compensation pattern SP2CK is provided as one pattern(section or part) and is connected to two second adjacent patterns SP2HKand SP2. The second compensation pattern SP2CK may constitute the secondcolumn sensing electrode TE22K. The second compensation pattern SP2CKmay compensate for the area reduction of the three first adjacentpatterns SP1CK.

According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the position of thehole MH may be variously changed. The input sensing unit 220-K maycompensate for the area reduction of adjacent patterns generatedaccording to the positions of the holes MH by changing the area andarrangement of the compensation patterns. Accordingly, the externalinput sensitivity in the hole area HA may be stably maintained.

Referring to FIG. 12E, in an input sensing unit 220-L according to anembodiment of the present disclosure, connection lines may be omitted.In the first sensing electrodes TE11L and TE12L, the first adjacentpattern SP1HL and the first compensation pattern SP1CL may be connectedthrough the first connection pattern BP1L. The first connection patternBP1L connects the first adjacent patterns SP1HL spaced apart from eachother with the holes MH therebetween.

The first connection pattern BP1L connects adjacent first adjacentpatterns SP1HL. The first connection pattern BP1L may be connected tothe first compensation pattern SP1CL. That is, the first connectionpattern BP1L may extend to the hole area HA, and the two first adjacentpatterns SP1HL and the first compensation pattern SP1CL may beelectrically connected through one first connection pattern BP1L.

Each of the second sensing electrodes TE21L and TE22L may include twosecond connection patterns BP2 and BP2L. One of the second connectionpatterns BP2 and BP2L may connect the second main pattern SP2 and thesecond adjacent pattern SP2H, or may connect the second main patternsSP2.

The other one BP2L of the second connection patterns BP2 and BP2L mayconnect the second main pattern SP2 and the second adjacent pattern SP2Hspaced apart from each other with the hole MH therebetween. Thus, thesecond connection pattern BP2L is connected to the second main patternSP2 and the second adjacent pattern SP2H through the hole area HA.

The second compensation pattern SP2CL may be connected to the secondconnection pattern BP2L. The second connection pattern BP2L maysimultaneously or concurrently connect the second compensation patternSP2CL, the second adjacent pattern SP2H, and the second main patternSP2.

In this embodiment, the first connection pattern BP1L may cross thesecond connection pattern BP2L to overlap the second connection patternBP2L in a plan view. The second connection pattern BP2L and the firstconnection pattern BP1L may be disposed on different layers.Accordingly, even if the second connection pattern BP2L and the firstconnection pattern BP1L cross each other, interference between eachother may be prevented or reduced.

According to embodiments of the present disclosure, an adjacent pattern,a main pattern, a compensation pattern, or two adjacent patterns and acompensation pattern may be simultaneously or concurrently connectedthrough one connection pattern. Accordingly, it may be possible tostably maintain the electrical connection between the sensing electrodesspaced apart from each other with the hole MH therebetween withoutincluding additional connection lines.

FIG. 13A is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device EA-Paccording to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 13B is a planview showing a partial configuration of FIG. 13A FIG. 13B shows the YY′area shown in FIG. 13A for ease of explanation, and a portion of theconfiguration is omitted. Hereinafter, the present disclosure will bedescribed with reference to FIGS. 13A and 13B. Moreover, componentssimilar to those described in FIGS. 1A to 12E are given the samereference numerals and will be understood to have similar descriptions.

As shown FIG. 13A, the electronic device EA-P may include an electronicpanel 200-P having a plurality of holes MH1, MH2 defined therein. Theholes MH1 and MH2 include a first hole MH1 and a second hole MH2. Thefirst hole MH1 and the second hole MH2 are shown as being spaced apartfrom each other in the first direction DR1.

The electronic module 300-1 may include a first module 310 and a secondmodule 320. The first module 310 overlaps the first hole MH1 and thesecond module 320 overlaps the second hole MH2. Even though the firstmodule 310 is disposed overlapping the active area AA, it may be exposedthrough the first hole MH1, so that it is possible to receive anexternal signal through the first hole area HA1 or to provide theprocessed signal to the outside. In addition, even though the secondmodule 320 is disposed overlapping the active area AA, it may be exposedthrough the second hole MH2, so that it is possible to receive anexternal signal through the second hole area HA1 or to provide theprocessed signal to the outside.

In FIG. 13B, some configurations of the input sensing unit 220 in regionYY′ are shown. According to this embodiment, a plurality of firstadjacent patterns SP11 and SP12, a plurality of first adjacent patternsSP1H1 and SP1H2, a plurality of first connecting patterns BP12, aplurality of first compensation patterns SP1C1 and SP1C2, and aplurality of first connection lines BL11 and BL21 constitute firstsensing electrodes forming two rows. In addition, a plurality of secondmain patterns SP21, SP22, SP23, and SP24, a plurality of second adjacentpatterns SP2H1, SP2H2, SP2H3, and SP2H4, a plurality of secondconnection patterns BP21, a plurality of second compensation patternsSP2C1 and SP2C2, and the plurality of second connection lines BL21 andBL22 constitute second sensing electrodes forming four columns.

In this embodiment, the first and second compensation patterns SP1C1 andSP1C2 are shown in the shape and arrangement corresponding to the firstand second compensation patterns SP1C and SP2C shown in FIG. 5A. In someembodiments, the arrangement and shape of the compensation patternsarranged in the first hole area HA1 and the second hole area HA2 may bedifferent from each other and are not limited to any one embodiment.According to the present disclosure, even though the holes MH1 and MH2are provided, the detection areas detecting the external input throughthe compensation patterns SP1C1 and SP1C2 may be provided to the holeareas HA1 and HA2. Also, even if a portion of the area of the sensingelectrodes is reduced by the holes MH1 and MH2 through the compensationpatterns SP1C1 and SP1C2, it may be easily compensated. Accordingly, theelectronic device EA-P may have even sensitivity over the entire activearea AA.

FIG. 14A is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device EA-Maccording to an embodiment of the present disclosure, and FIG. 14B is aplan view schematically illustrating an area XX′ shown in FIG. 14A.FIGS. 15A and 15B are cross-sectional views of an electronic panelaccording to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIGS. 15A and 15Bshow areas corresponding to FIG. 3B. Hereinafter, the present disclosurewill be described with reference to FIGS. 14A to 15B. Moreover,components similar to those described in FIGS. 1A to 13B are given thesame reference numerals and will be understood to have similardescriptions.

In an electronic device EA-M according to an embodiment of the presentdisclosure, the electronic panel 200-M may include a display unit 210M,a detection unit 220M, a drive circuit 230, and a module area MAoverlapping the electronic module 300. In this embodiment, the modulearea MA is defined in the active area AA. The module area MA may overlapthe hole area HA of the window 100 described above.

The above-described wiring area LA may be defined along the edge of themodule area MA. The wiring area LA may surround the edge of the modulearea MA. The hole area HA may correspond to an area including the modulearea MA and the wiring area LA.

In this embodiment, the module area MA may have a shape corresponding tothe holes MH described above. For example, the module area MA may haveany suitable shape, such as a circle, an ellipse, a polygon, or apolygon including curved sides on at least one side in a plan view, andis not limited to any one embodiment.

The module area MA may be an area having a relatively high transmittanceas compared with an area in which the pixels PX are disposed in theactive area AA. The electronic module 300 may detect an external objectthrough the module area MA or may easily provide the outputted opticalsignal to the outside.

At least one non-light emitting pixel NPX may be disposed in the modulearea MA according to the present embodiment. FIG. 14B shows twonon-light emitting pixels NPX and two pixels PX for ease of explanation.The non-light emitting pixel NPX may have a higher light transmittancethan the pixel PX. The non-light emitting pixel NPX may be formed byremoving at least a portion of the configuration of the pixel PX.

For example, the non-light emitting pixel NPX may be formed by removingthe thin film transistor TR and the light emitting pattern EP from thepixel PX. Alternatively, the non-light emitting pixel NPX may be formedby removing only the light emitting pattern EP in the configuration ofthe pixel PX, or by removing a partial configuration of the thin filmtransistors TR or by removing only the first electrode E1.Alternatively, the non-light emitting pixel NPX may be formed byremoving all the components of the pixel PX. At this time, the non-lightemitting pixel NPX may be defined as a portion in which a plurality ofinsulating layers are stacked.

The non-light emitting pixel NPX according to an embodiment of thepresent disclosure may include various suitable embodiments as long asit has a higher transmittance than the pixel PX. Also, if the modulearea MA may have a relatively high transmittance relative to itssurroundings, it may be composed of a plurality of pixels PX and onenon-light emitting pixel NPX, or it may be filled with only a pluralityof non-light emitting pixels NPX, but is not limited to any oneembodiment.

For example, as shown in FIG. 15A, the module area MA may be formed byremoving the thin film transistor TR, the first electrode E1, and thelight emitting pattern EP of the pixel PX. In the module area MA, theinsulating layers may be formed as continuously extending. The basesubstrate BS, the auxiliary layer BL, the first to fourth insulatinglayers 10, 20, 30, and 40, the organic EL layer, the sealing layer ECL,and the detection insulating layer ISL may overlap the module area MAwithout being disconnected in the area HA. The base substrate BS, theauxiliary layer BL, the first to fourth insulating layers 10, 20, 30,and 40, the organic layer EL, the sealing layer ECL, and the detectioninsulating layer ISL may be formed on the front surface in the activearea AA through the module area MA.

In the present embodiment, the second electrode E2 may also be formedoverlapping the module area MA. When the second electrode E2 is formedof a transmissive or semi-transmissive electrode, even if the secondelectrode E2 overlaps the module area MA, the module area MA having arelatively high transmittance may be formed as compared with the areawhere the pixels PX are arranged.

In this embodiment, the insulating layers SI1 and SI2 of the detectionunit 220M may overlap the module area MA. The insulating layers SI1 andSI2 cover the module area MA and may be provided in an integral shape onthe front surface of the active area AA. The patterns constituting thecompensation patterns SP1C and SP2C and the connection lines BL1 and BL2among the conductive patterns MP1 and MP2 may be disposed in the wiringarea LA and may surround the edge of the module area MA in a plan view.The conductive patterns MP1 and MP2 are disposed along the edge of themodule area MA to improve the transmittance of the module area MA.

For example, as shown in FIG. 15B, the module area MA may be formed byremoving the second electrode E2 of the configuration of the pixel PX.The second electrode E2 may be provided with an end part E2E defining anopening overlapping the module hole MA.

Accordingly, even if the second electrode E2 is formed as anon-transmissive electrode, a module area MA having an improvedtransmittance may be provided. Further, even if the second electrode isformed as a semi-transparent electrode, a module area MA having arelatively high transmittance as compared with the electronic panelshown in FIG. 15A may be provided.

According to embodiments of the present disclosure, a signalinput/output between an electronic module that does not require hightransmittance through the module area MA formed by removing thetransparent structures, for example, an electronic module using infraredrays, may be easily performed. Even if the electronic module 300 isdisposed overlapping the electronic panel 200-M, signal input/outputwith the outside may be stably performed. In addition, in relation tothe electronic panel 200-M, the upper part of the electronic module 300is covered by the electronic panel 200-M, so that the electronic module300 may be stably protected from external shocks or contaminationinflows.

According to the present disclosure, it is possible to prevent thesensitivity deterioration of the detection unit with respect to anexternal input by holes in an active area in which a predetermined holeis defined. Further, it is possible to provide a detection area having auniform sensitivity over the entire active area including the holes.

As used herein, the terms “use”, “using”, and “used” may be consideredsynonymous with the terms “utilize”, “utilizing”, and “utilized”,respectively. Further, the use of “may” when describing embodiments ofthe present disclosure refers to “one or more embodiments of the presentdisclosure”.

As used herein, the terms “substantially”, “about”, and similar termsare used as terms of approximation and not as terms of degree, and areintended to account for the inherent deviations in measured orcalculated values that would be recognized by those of ordinary skill inthe art.

Also, any numerical range recited herein is intended to include allsub-ranges of the same numerical precision subsumed within the recitedrange. For example, a range of “1.0 to 10.0” is intended to include allsubranges between (and including) the recited minimum value of 1.0 andthe recited maximum value of 10.0, that is, having a minimum value equalto or greater than 1.0 and a maximum value equal to or less than 10.0,such as, for example, 2.4 to 7.6. Any maximum numerical limitationrecited herein is intended to include all lower numerical limitationssubsumed therein and any minimum numerical limitation recited in thisspecification is intended to include all higher numerical limitationssubsumed therein. Accordingly, Applicant reserves the right to amendthis specification, including the claims, to expressly recite anysub-range subsumed within the ranges expressly recited herein.

Although example embodiments of the present disclosure have beendescribed, it is understood that the present disclosure should not belimited to these example embodiments, but that various changes andmodifications may be made by one having ordinary skill in the art withinthe spirit and scope of the present disclosure, as defined by thefollowing claims and equivalents thereof.

What is claimed is:
 1. An electronic device comprising: a display unitcomprising an active area configured to display an image and aperipheral area adjacent to the active area; and an input sensing uniton the display unit and comprising a first sensing electrode in theactive area and a second sensing electrode spaced apart from the firstsensing electrode and in the active area, wherein a hole penetrating thedisplay unit and the input sensing unit is defined in the active area,wherein the first sensing electrode comprises a first main pattern, afirst adjacent pattern adjacent to the hole and having an area smallerthan that of the first main pattern, a first connection patternconnected to the first main pattern, and a first compensation patternadjacent to the hole and electrically connected to the first adjacentpattern, wherein the second sensing electrode comprises a second mainpattern spaced apart from the first main pattern, a second adjacentpattern adjacent to the hole and having an area smaller than that of thesecond main pattern, a second connection pattern connected to the secondmain pattern and on a layer different from the first connection pattern,and a second compensation pattern adjacent to the hole and spaced fromthe first compensation pattern and electrically connected to the secondadjacent pattern, and wherein the first compensation pattern is betweenthe second adjacent pattern and the hole, and the second compensationpattern is between the first adjacent pattern and the hole.
 2. Theelectronic device of claim 1, wherein each of the first compensationpattern and the second compensation pattern comprises: a first partextending along an edge of the hole; and a second part bent from thefirst part and connected to a corresponding pattern selected from thefirst adjacent pattern and the second adjacent pattern.
 3. Theelectronic device of claim 2, wherein the second part is integrallyprovided with the corresponding first or second adjacent patternconnected to the second part.
 4. The electronic device of claim 2,wherein the first sensing electrode further comprises a first connectionline connecting the first compensation pattern and the first adjacentpattern, and wherein the second sensing electrode further comprises asecond connection line connecting the second compensation pattern andthe second adjacent pattern.
 5. The electronic device of claim 4,wherein the first connection line and the second connection line arespaced apart from each other on the same layer.
 6. The electronic deviceof claim 5, wherein the first connection line and the second connectionline are on the same layer as the first compensation pattern and thesecond compensation pattern.
 7. The electronic device of claim 6,wherein the first connection line comprises: a plurality of first linesspaced apart from each other with the second compensation patterntherebetween, and a first connection pattern on a layer different fromthe first lines and overlapping the second compensation pattern in aplan view, wherein the first lines are electrically connected to eachother through the first connection pattern.
 8. The electronic device ofclaim 7, wherein the first connection pattern extends along a directioncrossing the second compensation pattern.
 9. The electronic device ofclaim 6, wherein the first connection pattern is on the same layer asany one of the first connection pattern and the second connectionpattern.
 10. The electronic device of claim 6, wherein at least aportion of the first connection line passes between the firstcompensation pattern and the second compensation pattern.
 11. Theelectronic device of claim 5, wherein the first connection line and thesecond connection line are on a layer different from the firstcompensation pattern and the second compensation pattern, wherein thefirst compensation pattern and the first adjacent pattern are connectedto the first connection line through an insulating layer, and whereinthe second compensation pattern and the second adjacent pattern areconnected to the second connection line through the insulating layer.12. The electronic device of claim 4, wherein the first connection lineand the second connection line are on a layer different from the firstcompensation pattern and the second compensation pattern, and are on thesame layer as one selected from the first connection pattern and thesecond connection pattern.
 13. The electronic device of claim 12,wherein the first connection line overlaps the first compensationpattern in a plan view, and wherein the second connection line overlapsthe second compensation pattern in a plan view.
 14. The electronicdevice of claim 11, wherein the first adjacent pattern and the firstcompensation pattern are connected to the first connection line throughan insulating layer, and wherein the second adjacent pattern and thesecond compensation pattern are connected to the second connection linethrough the insulating layer.
 15. The electronic device of claim 1,wherein the first main pattern and the first adjacent pattern are spacedapart with the hole therebetween, and wherein the first compensationpattern is connected to the first connection pattern.
 16. The electronicdevice of claim 15, wherein the second adjacent pattern is provided as aplurality of second adjacent patterns spaced apart from each other withthe hole therebetween, and wherein the second connection patternconnecting the second adjacent patterns crosses the first connectionpattern in a plan view.
 17. The electronic device of claim 16, whereinthe second compensation pattern is between the plurality of secondadjacent patterns and is connected to the second connection pattern. 18.The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the first sensing electrode isprovided as a plurality of first sensing electrodes, wherein theplurality of first sensing electrodes comprise: a first column electrodeextending along a first direction; and a second column electrodeextending along the first direction and spaced apart from the firstcolumn electrode in a second direction crossing the first direction,wherein a first compensation pattern of the first column electrode and afirst compensation pattern of the second column electrode are betweenthe second adjacent pattern and the hole, and are spaced apart from eachother in the second direction.
 19. The electronic device of claim 18,wherein at least a portion of the first compensation pattern of thefirst column electrode is between the hole and a first adjacent patternof the first column electrode.
 20. The electronic device of claim 1,wherein the first compensation pattern has a smaller area than thesecond compensation pattern.
 21. The electronic device of claim 1,further comprising a first connection line connecting the firstcompensation pattern and the first adjacent pattern, and wherein thefirst compensation pattern comprises a plurality of patterns spacedapart from each other along a direction crossing an extension directionof the first compensation pattern, and wherein the first connection lineis connected to each of the patterns.
 22. The electronic device of claim1, wherein a shape of the hole in a plan view is a circular shape, anelliptical shape, or a polygonal shape.
 23. The electronic device ofclaim 1, wherein the input sensing unit further comprises alight-shielding pattern surrounding the hole in a plan view, and whereinthe first compensation pattern and the second compensation patternoverlap the light-shielding pattern in a plan view.
 24. The electronicdevice of claim 1, wherein each of the first main pattern, the firstadjacent pattern, the second main pattern, and the second adjacentpattern has a mesh shape.
 25. The electronic device of claim 24, whereineach of the first compensation pattern and the second compensationpattern has a bar shape extending along at least a portion of an edge ofthe hole.
 26. The electronic device of claim 1, further comprising anelectronic module that overlaps the hole, wherein the electronic modulecomprises at least one selected from an image input module, an imageoutput module, an optical detection module, and an optical outputmodule.
 27. An electronic device comprising: an input sensing unitdivided into an active area and a peripheral area and comprising a firstsensing electrode in the active area and a second sensing electrodespaced apart from the first sensing electrode in the active area; and anelectronic module overlapping the active area, wherein a holepenetrating the input sensing unit is defined in the active area,wherein the electronic module is overlapping the hole, wherein of thefirst sensing electrode comprises: a first main pattern; a firstadjacent pattern having one side adjacent to the hole and having asmaller area than the first main pattern; a first connection patternconnecting the first main pattern and the first adjacent pattern; and afirst compensation pattern adjacent to the hole and electricallyconnected to the first adjacent pattern, wherein the second sensingelectrode comprises: a second main pattern; a second adjacent patternhaving one side adjacent to the hole and having a smaller area than thesecond main pattern; a second connection pattern connecting the secondmain pattern and the second adjacent pattern; and a second compensationpattern adjacent to the hole and electrically connected to the secondadjacent pattern, wherein the first compensation pattern is between thesecond adjacent pattern and the hole and faces the second adjacentpattern, and wherein the second compensation pattern is between thefirst adjacent pattern and the hole and faces the first adjacentpattern.
 28. The electronic device of claim 27, wherein the firstadjacent pattern is directly connected to the first compensationpattern, and wherein the second adjacent pattern is directly connectedto the second compensation pattern.
 29. The electronic device of claim27, wherein the first sensing electrode further comprises a firstconnection line connecting the first compensation pattern and the firstadjacent pattern, and wherein the second sensing electrode furthercomprises a second connection line connecting the second compensationpattern and the second adjacent pattern.
 30. The electronic device ofclaim 29, wherein the first connection line comprises: a plurality ofline patterns on the same layer as the second compensation pattern andspaced apart from each other; and a third connection pattern on a layerdifferent from the second compensation pattern and insulatingly crossingthe second compensation pattern, wherein each of the plurality of linepatterns is connected to the third connection pattern.
 31. Theelectronic device of claim 29, wherein the first connection line isspaced apart from the first compensation pattern in a plan view, andwherein the second connection line is spaced apart from the secondcompensation pattern in a plan view.
 32. The electronic device of claim29, wherein the first connection line is on a layer different from thefirst compensation pattern, and wherein the second connection line is ona different layer from the second compensation pattern.
 33. Theelectronic device of claim 27, further comprising a light shieldinglayer between the hole and the first adjacent pattern or between thehole and the second adjacent pattern, wherein at least one of the firstcompensation pattern and the second compensation pattern overlaps thelight shielding layer in a plan view.
 34. An electronic devicecomprising: a display unit comprising an active area configured todisplay an image and a peripheral area adjacent to the active area; andan input sensing unit in a hole or module area on the display unit andcomprising a first sensing electrode in the active area and a secondsensing electrode in the active area and receiving an independentelectrical signal from the first sensing electrode, wherein the displayunit comprises a first area having a plurality of pixels configured todisplay the image and a second area adjacent to the first area andhaving a higher light transmittance than the first area, wherein thefirst sensing electrode comprises a main pattern, an adjacent patternadjacent to the first area and having an area smaller than that of themain pattern, a connection pattern connected to the main pattern, and acompensation pattern adjacent to the first area and electricallyconnected to the adjacent pattern, and wherein a portion of the secondsensing electrode is in a plan view between the adjacent pattern and thefirst area.
 35. The electronic device of claim 34, wherein a holepenetrating the display unit is defined in the first area.
 36. Theelectronic device of claim 34, wherein the display unit comprises aplurality of pixels in the second area and at least one non-lightemitting pixel in the first area, and wherein the non-light emittingpixel is formed by removing at least a portion of configurations of eachof the pixels.
 37. The electronic device of claim 36, wherein the pixelsdo not overlap the module area.
 38. The electronic device of claim 34,wherein the compensation pattern comprises: a first part extending alongan edge of the hole; and a second part bent from the first part andconnected to the adjacent pattern, wherein the first part and the secondpart are on the same layer as the compensation pattern.
 39. Theelectronic device of claim 38, wherein the first part is integrallyprovided with the adjacent pattern.
 40. The electronic device of claim38, wherein the first sensing electrode further comprises a connectionline connecting the compensation pattern and the adjacent pattern, andwherein the connection line overlaps a portion of the second sensingelectrode in a plan view.
 41. The electronic device of claim 34, whereina portion of the second sensing electrode and the adjacent pattern arearranged along one direction from a center of the hole, and wherein thecompensation pattern and another portion of the second sensing electrodeare arranged along a direction crossing the one direction from thecenter of the hole.